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Moby-Dick

or, The Whale

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Captain Ahab's obsession with the elusive white whale, Moby Dick, drives this epic tale of adventure and conflict. As Ahab embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance, the narrative weaves in rich whaling lore alongside profound philosophical themes, echoing Biblical and Shakespearean influences. Celebrated by literary figures like Faulkner and D.H. Lawrence, this work is regarded as a unique and extraordinary exploration of obsession and the human condition.

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Subtitle
or, The Whale
Language
English
Released
2018
Format
Paperback
Pages
368
ISBN13
9781781399545
Series
First published
1851
Original title
Moby Dick or the White Whale
Rating
3.95 out of 5
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Captain Ahab's obsession with the elusive white whale, Moby Dick, drives this epic tale of adventure and conflict. As Ahab embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance, the narrative weaves in rich whaling lore alongside profound philosophical themes, echoing Biblical and Shakespearean influences. Celebrated by literary figures like Faulkner and D.H. Lawrence, this work is regarded as a unique and extraordinary exploration of obsession and the human condition.