A two-volume set of Melville's masterpiece, *Moby Dick*. The pinnacle of world literature, *Moby Dick*. This is the Shinchosha Bunko edition, translated by Seijiro Tanaka. "Call me Ishmael." With this line, the curtain rises on this colossal story. Tanaka Seijiro's translation is quite good. Tanaka Seijiro's translation is often described as "sincere," and perhaps the translator's personality shines through in the translation. Tanaka also has a rich vocabulary, and reading it feels like your Japanese vocabulary is expanding. I highly recommend it. Also, I think the cover art of this old edition is wonderful. It evokes a sense of the passage of time. - Title: Moby Dick, Volume 1 - Title: Moby Dick, Volume 2 - Author: Melville - Translator: Seijiro Tanaka - Shinchosha Bunko - Price: 600 yen, 629 yen - Published: 1997, 2002 There is some yellowing due to age. There is some wear and tear due to age. There are no noticeable scratches or stains, and it is generally in good condition. Please consider this item, understanding that it is a used product.