Translated by Barry Goldstein
Yiddish language
For the first time in Yiddish Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick, a towering masterpiece of world literature, now in the rich voice of mameloshn.
Part epic adventure, part philosophical meditation, Moby-Dick tells the unforgettable tale of Captain Ahab, a man consumed by his quest for vengeance against the great white whale that once maimed him. As the crew of the Pequod sails across the oceans, drawn deeper into Ahab’s obsessive pursuit, Melville weaves a story as immense and unknowable as the sea itself.
But this is far more than a tale of harpoons and storms. It is a profound exploration of humanity’s struggle with fate, madness, faith, and the limits of knowledge. Laced with dark humor, encyclopedic detail, and some of literature’s most iconic characters, Moby-Dick remains a timeless reflection on the human spirit and the mysteries of the natural world.
This first-ever Yiddish edition brings new depth and resonance to Melville’s language, offering both new readers and lifelong fans a fresh and soulful way to encounter this monumental work.
