Moby Dick (Spanish Edition)

by Herman Melville, Full Cast (Read by)

Overview

FonoLibro se enorgullece en presentar el audiolibro de una de las más emocionantes historias de la literatura universal de todos los tiempos, Moby Dick de Herman Melville.

Moby Dick es la escalofriante historia de la lucha entre el capitán Ahab, capitán del ballenero Pequod y Moby Dick, la gran ballena blanca que arrancó su pierna. Ahab con una sed de venganza arrastra su tripulación en una obsesionada búsqueda de su gran enemigo.

FonoLibro les trae esta emocionante aventura con un elenco completo, música y efectos de sonido que les hará vivir la historia de un hombre obsesionado en buscar su Némesis, la gran Ballena Blanca; su lucha contra un titán de la naturaleza, un demonio ó quizás un Dios.

Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543675672
Publisher:	Brilliance Audio
Publication date:	02/20/2018
Edition description:	Abridged
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 5.50(h) x 0.62(d)
Language:	Spanish

About the Author

Herman Melville (Nueva York, 1819-1891) ha sido considerado por los estudiosos y la crítica como uno de los autores más importantes de la literatura universal, un escritor de frío instinto y sorpresas constantes en cada página. Su capacidad narrativa y la profundidad psicológica de sus personajes hacen de él un clásico imprescindible que, pese al paso del tiempo, sigue manteniendo la frescura, la lucidez y la calidad literaria que han seducido a generaciones de lectores.

Date of Birth:

August 1, 1819

Date of Death:

September 28, 1891

Place of Birth:

New York, New York

Place of Death:

New York, New York

Education:

Attended the Albany Academy in Albany, New York, until age 15

Table of Contents

Responsible to misshapen forces of his age as only men of passionate imagination are, even Melville hardly be aware of how symbolic an American hero he'd fashioned in Captain Ahab...he is the embodiment of his author's most profound response to the problem of the free individual will in extremis.

Editorial Reviews

In a sense, this work is the piece de resistance of the textual revolution in American scholarship of the past generation. The first half is the final MLA ``Approved Text'' of the classic novel, prepared under the auspices of the Center for Editions of American Authors. The second half consists of an Historical Note detailing background, genetic composition, publication, and ensuing critical reception; a discussion of its textual history; and some relevant marginalia. The work is not only thorough and rigorous, but, considering the scholarly grittiness of the endeavor, surprisingly lucid and graceful in its exposition. Highly recommended for special collections. Earl Rovit, City Coll., CUNY

Library Journal

From the team behind the adaptation of The Odyssey (1995), an audacious retelling that follows the main story line of Melville's monumental work—of Ishmael's tale of Captain Ahab's mad quest for revenge against the giant white whale that took his leg on a previous voyage. While rewrites for children of classic adult literature remain controversial, this one is stunning. The language, through which McCaughrean subtly brings out many of the metaphors of the original text, is unusually ornate for the format, making it—despite its storybook-look—more appropriate for readers beyond picture books. Although sometimes humorless, the lush prose rockets the story along like a square rigger under full sail, with all the beauty and complexity that entails. Ambrus's ample illustrations are full of character.

McCaughrean largely succeeds in conveying to young readers the mood, language, story, and power of the original. For those disposed to retellings of the classics, this is a prime example of the way to do it.

Kirkus Reviews