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Moby Dick

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The narrative follows Ishmael, a restless soul who joins the whaling ship Pequod, captained by the vengeful Ahab, who is obsessed with hunting the elusive white whale, Moby Dick. As the crew embarks on their perilous journey, each member's motives for whaling emerge—ranging from financial gain to a thirst for adventure. The story intertwines themes of humanity's struggle against nature and the divine, blending adventure with philosophical reflections on existence and destiny.

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Language
English
Publisher
Simon & Brown
Released
2011
Format
Hardcover
Pages
488
ISBN13
9781613827215
Series
First published
1851
Original title
Moby Dick or the White Whale
Rating
3.95 out of 5
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The narrative follows Ishmael, a restless soul who joins the whaling ship Pequod, captained by the vengeful Ahab, who is obsessed with hunting the elusive white whale, Moby Dick. As the crew embarks on their perilous journey, each member's motives for whaling emerge—ranging from financial gain to a thirst for adventure. The story intertwines themes of humanity's struggle against nature and the divine, blending adventure with philosophical reflections on existence and destiny.