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Moby Dick (Classic Drama)

By: Herman Melville
Narrated by: F. Murray Abraham
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‘Moby Dick’ was first published in Britain as 'The Whale' in 1851. It is an extraordinary book, made up of 135 chapters, all written in a variety of styles - from sailors’ slang to biblical prophecy and Shakespearian rant. Ishmael, the narrator, tells of the adventures of Captain Ahab in his relentless quest to seek revenge on the white whale that bit off his leg. Full of allegory and symbolism, ‘Moby Dick’ is an epic tragedy of tremendous dramatic power and narrative drive. This large-scale adaptation, recorded in America, skilfully reproduces the unique mixture of adventure, myth, history and philosophy in Melville's epic tale.©2007 BBC Audiobooks Ltd; (P)2007 BBC Audiobooks Ltd Classics Drama & Plays Adaptation Adventure Inspiring
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I don't understand why I can't jump to any chapter I want to. it doesn't make any sense at all

Good but I don't understand why I can't jump

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The story generally followed Moby d*** but left out much of the detail that makes the book interesting

it is not the book

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Overly arty adaptation. Soundtrack sometimes obscuring dialogue, story line shifted from original with odd flashbacks, and some key plot points glossed over. Still, Abraham ‘s narration is satisfying. The tone of Melville ‘s classic comes across.

Herky jerky Moby Dick.

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I just loved it! What a tremendous cast of characters created by Melville and now modern day narration and music to make it come alive. Classics endure in part, due to there universal appeal to our common humanity and this one did not disappoint. The Scriptural and spiritual overtones and personification were outstanding.. A+

Creative Wring With Great Narration

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i love these BBC radio dramas of classic literature! always witb an amazing actor like F Murray Abraham and other amazing voice talent. best renditions of classics in both performance and engineering of sound effects and musoc. truly amazing productions!

excellent radio drama!

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