Moby-Dick : World Cloud Classics

" . . . for there is no folly of the beast of the earth which is not infinitely outdone by the madness of men." -- Herman Melville, Moby-Dick

"Call me Ishmael" is the iconic opening line of Herman Melvilles 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 captains 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 its now available as part of the Word Cloud Classic series, making it a stylish and affordable addition to any library.