The Maldive Shark

by Herman Melville

Paperback, 2015

Status

Available

Genres

Publication

PENGUIN GROUP (2015)

Description

'No voice, no low, no howl is heard; the chief sound of life here is a hiss.'Stories and poems by Herman Melville drawn from his years at seaIntroducing Little Black Classics- 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.

User reviews

LibraryThing member AngelaJMaher
If you like vintage sea stories, this would probably interest you. It's also an interesting view of the Galapagos Islands, viewing them as a sailor rather than a biologist.

Language

French

ISBN

0141397179 / 9780141397177

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