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This Innovative, Scholarly Edition Of Moby Dick Offers Unprecedented Access To The Revisions Herman Melville Made To The Original 1851 American Version Of The Novel And Illuminates All Changes Which Scholars Have Made To Create The Classic That Readers Know Today. The Fluid Text Feature Illuminates The Personal, Social, And Cultural Context Of Melvilles Writing Process, Right On The Page, While Also Offering Fresh Contextual Notes, Illustrations, And Other Apparatus To Make This The Most Readerfriendly And Therefore Most Teachable Edition Available Today.
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- Q: What is the main focus of this edition of Moby-Dick? A: This edition focuses on presenting the first American edition of Moby-Dick as originally written and edited by Herman Melville, along with discussions of significant revisions made by Melville, his British editors, and later scholars.
- Q: How many pages does this edition contain? A: This edition contains 688 pages.
- Q: Who are the editors of this critical edition? A: The editors of this critical edition are Bryant and Springer, both noted Melville scholars.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was this edition of Moby-Dick published? A: This edition was published on January 1, 2009.
- Q: Does this edition include annotations? A: Yes, this edition includes thorough annotations that explain revisions and provide context for key terms and concepts.
- Q: What additional resources does this edition offer for understanding the text? A: It offers a glossary of terms, Explanatory Notes, and Revision Narratives to enhance understanding of the novel's context and Melville's writing process.
- Q: Is there an introduction in this edition? A: Yes, there is an illuminating Introduction that discusses the history of the composition of Moby-Dick in relation to Melville's life and career.
- Q: What makes this edition unique compared to others? A: This edition is unique as it presents detailed discussions of revisions and contextual insights, making it the first critical edition in forty years.
- Q: Can this edition be suitable for general readers? A: Yes, this edition is designed to be accessible for general readers while providing in-depth scholarship.