Dive Deeper

Herman Melville''s epic tale of obsession has all the ingredients of a first rate drama--fascinating characters in solitude and society, battles between good and evil, a thrilling chase to the death--and yet its allusions, digressions, and sheer scope can prove daunting to even the most intrepid reader. George Cotkin''s Dive Deeper provides both a guide to the novel and a record of its dazzling cu...