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The narrative follows Ishmael, a sailor on a whaling ship led by Captain Ahab, whose obsessive pursuit of revenge against a giant sperm whale drives the plot. Initially met with mixed reviews, the novel was largely forgotten until its resurgence as a quintessential American classic. Melville's exploration of obsession, revenge, and humanity's relationship with nature resonates deeply, making it essential reading for literature enthusiasts. This edition includes a new biography of the author, enhancing the reader's understanding of Melville's life and work.
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Moby-Dick, Herman Melville
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Moby-Dick
- Subtitle
- or, The Whale
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Herman Melville
- Publisher
- Read & Co. Classics
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 546
- ISBN13
- 9781528769983
- 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 on a whaling ship led by Captain Ahab, whose obsessive pursuit of revenge against a giant sperm whale drives the plot. Initially met with mixed reviews, the novel was largely forgotten until its resurgence as a quintessential American classic. Melville's exploration of obsession, revenge, and humanity's relationship with nature resonates deeply, making it essential reading for literature enthusiasts. This edition includes a new biography of the author, enhancing the reader's understanding of Melville's life and work.