“Moby-Dick, A Literary Analysis: Part 1/3 Melville’s America”

Mountains of Books is creating a library of video companions to the great works of world literature for both casual readers and students alike. For our first outing, we dive into Herman Melville's literary leviathan, Moby-Dick. For this installment, we provide historical context for the novel.
CW: Historical instances of violence, animal violence, racism, and imperialism.
Special Thanks to the Nantucket Historical Association and the New Bedford Whaling Museum, invaluable sources for historical research.
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