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Moby Dick

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The narrative centers around Captain Ahab's obsessive quest to hunt the elusive Moby Dick, a massive whale that previously maimed him. As Ahab leads his crew on a perilous 92-day whaling voyage aboard a damaged ship, they encounter various challenges, including prophecies of doom that Ahab dismisses. The detailed depictions of whale hunting and the perilous sea life create a vivid backdrop. The story explores themes of obsession, fate, and the struggles of man against nature, culminating in a dramatic and adventurous conclusion.

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Language
English
Pages
684
ISBN13
9789354866203
Series
First published
1851
Original title
Moby Dick or the White Whale
Rating
3.95 out of 5
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The narrative centers around Captain Ahab's obsessive quest to hunt the elusive Moby Dick, a massive whale that previously maimed him. As Ahab leads his crew on a perilous 92-day whaling voyage aboard a damaged ship, they encounter various challenges, including prophecies of doom that Ahab dismisses. The detailed depictions of whale hunting and the perilous sea life create a vivid backdrop. The story explores themes of obsession, fate, and the struggles of man against nature, culminating in a dramatic and adventurous conclusion.