“Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul; whenever I find myself involuntarily pausing before coffin warehouses, and bringing up the rear of every funeral I meet; and especially whenever my hypos get such an upper hand of me, that it requires a strong moral principle to prevent me from deliberately stepping into the street, and methodically knocking people's hats off - then, I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can.”
Quote by Herman Melville
Work
Moby-Dick: A Picture Voyage : an Abridged and Illustrated Edition of the Original Classic
This edition of 'Moby-Dick' presents a visually rich and abridged version of Herman Melville's original classic. It includes illustrations that complement the narrative, providing a deeper understanding of the story's setting and characters. The abridged text retains the essence of the original work, focusing on the epic voyage of Captain Ahab and his quest for the elusive Moby Dick. more
Author
Herman Melville
Herman Melville was a renowned 19th-century American novelist known for his profound psychological descriptions and unique literary style. His masterpiece, 'Moby-Dick', is considered a classic of American literature. more
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