Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Synopsis
Explores the nature of Melville's relations to his reader in Moby Dick, arguing that Melville and his narrator Ishmael are so dazzled, so completely seduced by the Ahab's charismatic charm that they, along with most readers and critics, are unable to see Ahab's character clearly confusing his demonism for tragic heroism.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 93-99) and index.