by Herman Melville (Author)
"Call me Ishmael" is the iconic opening line of Herman Melville's classic American novel, "Moby-Dick." Ishmael is a seaman aboard the whaling vessel, "Pequod, " under the vengeful captain, Ahab. Maniacally seeking retribution from the great white sperm whale called Moby-Dick -- the whale responsible for the captain's missing leg -- Ahab leads the crew on a quest to kill the infamous beast. A fictional work based on actual events, "Moby-Dick" is a classic that has been enjoyed for generations and is now available as part of the "Word Cloud Classic series, " making it a stylish and affordable addition to any library.
Author Biography
Herman Melville (1819-1891) was an American writer best known for the novel "Moby-Dick." His first three books gained much contemporary attention, but after a fast-blooming literary success in the late 1840s, his popularity declined precipitously and never recovered during his lifetime.
Number of Pages: 320
Dimensions: 0.67 x 11 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: September 12, 2013
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Moby-Dick, Or, the Whale (English)
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 10.3
Point Value: 42
