Moby-Dick is one of the most iconic novels in American literature—an epic tale of obsession, revenge, and the sea. This abridged and annotated edition offers a shorter version of Herman Melville’s classic, crafted to make the story more accessible while preserving its major themes and narrative arc.
Follow Ishmael, a sailor in search of adventure, as he joins the crew of the whaling ship Pequod. But the voyage soon turns into something far more dangerous, led by the intense and mysterious Captain Ahab. Ahab is hunting a single whale: Moby Dick, the enormous white sperm whale that once cost him his leg. As the ship sails into deeper waters, the crew faces the weight of Ahab’s obsession—and the high cost of vengeance.
This edition captures the spirit and drama of the original in a condensed format, ideal for readers looking for a faster way to engage with a literary classic.
This book is annotated. Moby Dick is one of the greatest American novels ever wrote. If you've always wanted to read the classic, but just don't have the time, this abridged version can help. At just 20,000 words long, this version of the classic novel will let you read Melville's classic in just hours, and provide you with an excellent overview of the entire novel. The story tells the adventures of the wandering sailor Ishmael, and his voyage on the whaleship Pequod, commanded by Captain Ahab. Ishmael soon learns that Ahab seeks one specific whale: Moby Dick, a ferocious, enigmatic white sperm whale. In a previous encounter, the whale destroyed Ahab's boat and bit off his leg. Ahab intends to take revenge.