Xiaolu Guo: Write less, in order to write stronger'Xiaolu Guo reinterprets Moby-Dick, integrating Eastern philosophy and the historical experiences of working-class Victorian girls.She aims to broaden the dialogue between cultures in literature.
Call Me Ishmaelle by Xiaolu Guo review a gender-swapped Moby-DickXiaolu Guo's 'Call Me Ishmaelle' creatively retells Moby-Dick through the lens of a teenage orphan turned sailor.
Xiaolu Guo: Write less, in order to write stronger'Xiaolu Guo reinterprets Moby-Dick, integrating Eastern philosophy and the historical experiences of working-class Victorian girls.She aims to broaden the dialogue between cultures in literature.
Call Me Ishmaelle by Xiaolu Guo review a gender-swapped Moby-DickXiaolu Guo's 'Call Me Ishmaelle' creatively retells Moby-Dick through the lens of a teenage orphan turned sailor.
A 'Moby-Dick'-inspired opera opens at the MetLeonard Foglia's production of 'Moby-Dick' transforms Melville's novel into an opera, focusing on real-time character development and live experiences.
"Moby-Dick" Sets Sail at the Met OperaThe Met's production of 'Moby-Dick' aims to immerse audiences with innovative staging and technology.
'Moby-Dick' Is Still Too Big For The Opera | DefectorThe Moby-Dick opera adaptation elicits mixed feelings, highlighting both admiration for the source material and limitations of its operatic interpretation.
A 'Moby-Dick'-inspired opera opens at the MetLeonard Foglia's production of 'Moby-Dick' transforms Melville's novel into an opera, focusing on real-time character development and live experiences.
"Moby-Dick" Sets Sail at the Met OperaThe Met's production of 'Moby-Dick' aims to immerse audiences with innovative staging and technology.
'Moby-Dick' Is Still Too Big For The Opera | DefectorThe Moby-Dick opera adaptation elicits mixed feelings, highlighting both admiration for the source material and limitations of its operatic interpretation.
Acclaimed British Chef Explores Indian Bengali Food With New York DinnerAsma Khan is hosting a sold-out dinner in New York featuring dishes from her Bengal cookbook.A New England-themed bar inspired by Moby Dick, called Quick Eternity, is opening soon in New York.Top Chef contestant Lana Lagomarsini is presenting a dinner exploring Black culinary history in Brooklyn.
At the Met, Moby-Dick Gets Rendered DownThe opera adaptation of Moby-Dick engages with themes of obsession but lacks high stakes and depth in its execution.
Herman MelvilleHerman Melville, best known for Moby Dick, faced obscurity at his death despite his impactful contributions to literature.
The ungraspable phantom of life': why puppetry is perfect for plumbing the deep mysteries of Moby-DickPuppetry serves as a medium to explore themes of visibility and haunting, especially in adaptations of classic literature.
Extraordinary longevity': great whales can live a lot longer than we thought if we leave them aloneWhales may outlive humans and possess remarkable longevity capabilities that were historically underestimated.
Director Lynne Ramsay Reveals the Inspiration Behind Her Next FilmLynne Ramsay's deep connection with whales influences her filmmaking and creative process.