000			01555nam a2200193 c 4500
008			210312n1975 gw ||||| |||| 00||||eng
020			_a0582528550
100			_aMELVILLE, Herman _cHerman MELVILLE
245			_aMoby Dick. _b
260			_aLondon _bLongman Group _c1975
300			_a96 S.
520			_aDie Jagd nach dem weißen Wal. Grade 5 Up-Opening with the classic line, "Call me Ishmael," the narrator's New England accent adds a touch of authenticity to this sometimes melodramatic presentation. The St. Charles Players do a credible job on the major roles, but some of the group responses, such as "Aye, aye Captain," sound more comic than serious. This adaptation retains a good measure of Melville's dialogue and key passages which afford listeners a vivid connection with the lengthy novel. Background music and appropriate sound effects enhance the telling of the story about Captain Ahab's obsessive pursuit of the malevolent white whale. The cassettes are clearly marked, and running times are noted on each side of the tapes. Announcements at the beginning of each side and a subtle chime signal at the end make it easy to follow the story, but a stereo player must be used to hear some dialogue. The lightweight cardboard package is inadequate for circulation. Done in a radio theatre format, the recording does a nice job of introducing the deeper themes of the book and covering the major events.
650			_aEnglischliteratur
650			_aTopic
650			_aFiction
650			_aanimal
650			_aWildlife
942			_cBK
999			_c12351 _d12351