Moby-Dick
The critical apparatus, source material, and reception history help readers navigate the novel's technical, biblical, and historical density.
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- W. W. Norton
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| Our pick | W. W. Norton | Deep study and rereading | The critical apparatus, source material, and reception history help readers navigate the novel's technical, biblical, and historical density. |
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