--- product_id: 52447222 title: "Moby Dick (Wordsworth Classics)" price: "£6.28" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/52447222-moby-dick-wordsworth-classics store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Moby Dick (Wordsworth Classics) **Price:** £6.28 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Moby Dick (Wordsworth Classics) - **How much does it cost?** £6.28 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/52447222-moby-dick-wordsworth-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Dive into Ahab's quest for vengeance against the whale that took his leg. This edition explores themes of fanaticism, democracy, and Ishmael's extraordinary narration. Review: Moby Dick - Melville's Prophetic Masterpiece. - I recently read the book for the first time,having previously only seen and enjoyed the famous film version by John Houston.(Gregory Peck as Ahab) Parts of the book are long digressions into the detail of whaling etc,and in its form it is a rather strange biblical/classical type of narrative, but in parts wonderfully poetic.(Ishmail is obviously Melville , who draws on his own experiences on the whaler the Acushnet) The powerfully prophetic nature of the messages in the book are very relevant today, however,and it is obvious that Melvilles genius lies in the way that we all draw somewhat different conclusions as to the exact nature of the themes in the book, but Ahab as the fanatical leader,leading his crew and ship to destruction, the Pequad as our world in microcosm, the crew of all creeds and nations who sail on her,who willingly follow Ahab in his madness,the prophecy,the Great White Whale and what he actually represented in Melvilles time and to us now,should be only too obvious and relevant to contemporary readers. Such was Melvilles incredible perception( in 1851,) regarding our world, our species,our potential final scenario,and his anticipation of the greatest of fundamental issues now facing mankind, that the novel not only stands the test of time, but in many ways the message of the book is of even greater relevance, significance,and urgency for us today. This is a truly great book, that everyone should read, and understand. Review: Classic - Old fashioned but good ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 8,058 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 367 in Poetry, Drama & Criticism 592 in Fiction Classics (Books) 1,443 in Adventure Stories & Action | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,858) | | Dimensions | 12.5 x 3 x 19.5 cm | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 1853260088 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1853260087 | | Item weight | 318 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 544 pages | | Publication date | 5 May 1992 | | Publisher | Wordsworth Editions | ## Images ![Moby Dick (Wordsworth Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91X2GbHLYTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Moby Dick - Melville's Prophetic Masterpiece. *by V***. on 9 August 2009* I recently read the book for the first time,having previously only seen and enjoyed the famous film version by John Houston.(Gregory Peck as Ahab) Parts of the book are long digressions into the detail of whaling etc,and in its form it is a rather strange biblical/classical type of narrative, but in parts wonderfully poetic.(Ishmail is obviously Melville , who draws on his own experiences on the whaler the Acushnet) The powerfully prophetic nature of the messages in the book are very relevant today, however,and it is obvious that Melvilles genius lies in the way that we all draw somewhat different conclusions as to the exact nature of the themes in the book, but Ahab as the fanatical leader,leading his crew and ship to destruction, the Pequad as our world in microcosm, the crew of all creeds and nations who sail on her,who willingly follow Ahab in his madness,the prophecy,the Great White Whale and what he actually represented in Melvilles time and to us now,should be only too obvious and relevant to contemporary readers. Such was Melvilles incredible perception( in 1851,) regarding our world, our species,our potential final scenario,and his anticipation of the greatest of fundamental issues now facing mankind, that the novel not only stands the test of time, but in many ways the message of the book is of even greater relevance, significance,and urgency for us today. This is a truly great book, that everyone should read, and understand. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic *by D***D on 13 February 2026* Old fashioned but good ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Much depth, too deep to grasp in the first reading *by T***E on 10 December 2021* WARNING: Contain spoiler!! I picked up this book because of the tremendous acclaim that it enjoys. R C Sproul, for example, claimed that it is the best novel ever written, implying that it is not going to be bettered, so we don’t even need to try. How can one who loves books not read it then? For me, the reading has been a drag though. It has taken me nearly a year to read it! I persevere because of the reputation that has preceded it. Why is it so difficult to read? I think first it is a subject that is very distant from my experience. All that I know about the subject is from the book. So, if there is any assumed knowledge, I am lost! Secondly, quite often it reads like research papers on cetology. It is quite interesting to read in its own right but at times it feels the storyline is on hold. I keep thinking if this reflects life on the vast stretch of sea – our minds can wander and take long digression and one after the other before anything happens. It certainly is not a page turner for me. Thirdly, it is a book full of symbolism. The frustration for me is that there are moments of absolute brilliance that I get! But I do not know quite how everything fits together. It seems there is a story beyond the story in front of me but I cannot quite work it out. The patchiness in capturing the vision beyond is dissatisfying. Fourthly the language being not modern may add to the difficulty of comprehension but on the other hand, I enjoy the power of the language that comes through. Those moments of brilliance that I get are exhilarating. These are part of the incentive to urge me on in case I may find some more. I did not know the story at all before I read this book. I did not know the movie either. The ending came as a surprise to me. When there was not much action for most of the book, suddenly we were all geared in suspense for action. After three days of frantic action to chase Moby Dick, it all suddenly came to an abrupt end which is very dramatic. All the conversations and decisions during the chase became their last words!! Very poignant. This death in some sense was avoidable but then they were as if obsessed led by Ahab that made it inevitable. The author ends it at the point of death and no more! Death is sudden! It records no reactions, no eulogies, no remembrance. Everything just perishes in a moment! This is theatrical, and makes reader feel disconcerted, like, “What? After all that, is it the end?” The buildup and pacing of the book does produce that kind of effect. Self-destruction and futility of our craze is powerfully depicted. In terms of symbolism, they are numerous, big and small, dotted everywhere. I don’t think I get most of them, so I wouldn’t share. I see the book with a lot of spiritual battles but they are too profound to grasp in the first sitting with the book. I believe to understand the author’s intention will take much study and many revisits. By then you will become an expert of Moby Dick. Do I like it enough to do so much work on it? The jury is out … It is a very good edition with helpful notes and introduction. It helps a great deal with understanding. ## Frequently Bought Together - Moby Dick (Wordsworth Classics) - The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Classics) - 1984: 75th Anniversary --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/52447222-moby-dick-wordsworth-classics](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/52447222-moby-dick-wordsworth-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*