MOBY DICK (Chartwell Classics) by Herman Melville

In Moby Dick, author Herman Melville takes readers on an epic voyage into the heart of the sea, crafting what is widely regarded as the Great American Novel.

This literature and literary fiction masterpiece is narrated by Ishmael, a crew member aboard the whaling ship Pequod. The story follows Captain Ahab, whose obsessive quest to hunt down the elusive white whale, Moby Dick, drives him deeper into madness. Herman Melville’s tale transcends its thrilling whaling adventure to explore profound allegories about life, human nature, and the universe itself.

This unabridged edition of Moby Dick features an introduction by American literature scholar Christopher McBride, offering deeper insights into the novel. Herman Melville’s work remains an essential volume for classic literature lovers, standing as a monumental piece in both literature and literary fiction that continues to inspire readers around the world.