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The narrative follows Ishmael, a sailor who recounts Captain Ahab's relentless pursuit of Moby Dick, the formidable white whale that maimed him. This tale explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the struggle against nature. Initially overlooked, the novel gained recognition as a quintessential American work, influencing numerous literary figures, including William Faulkner and D. H. Lawrence, who praised its unique qualities and depth. Its status as a classic has solidified over the years, marking it as a significant contribution to maritime literature.
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Moby Dick (Deluxe Library Edition), Herman Melville
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- Released
- 2020
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Herman Melville
- Publisher
- Engage Classics
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 552
- ISBN13
- 9781774378885
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Adventure, Classics, American Literature, Adapted for Film, Seas and Oceans, Seafaring, Hunters, Classicism, Sailors, Whales, Whaling, Josef Jungmann Award, Moby Dick
- First published
- 1851
- Original title
- Moby Dick or the White Whale
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative follows Ishmael, a sailor who recounts Captain Ahab's relentless pursuit of Moby Dick, the formidable white whale that maimed him. This tale explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the struggle against nature. Initially overlooked, the novel gained recognition as a quintessential American work, influencing numerous literary figures, including William Faulkner and D. H. Lawrence, who praised its unique qualities and depth. Its status as a classic has solidified over the years, marking it as a significant contribution to maritime literature.