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Moby Dick

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In Moby Dick by Herman Melville, the narrative follows Ishmael, a sailor aboard the whaling ship Pequod. The obsessive Captain Ahab leads the crew on a relentless quest to hunt down a massive white whale named Moby Dick. Ahab's fixation on revenge against the whale drives the story, exploring themes of obsession, fate, and the natural world.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy epic tales of adventure and the struggle between man and nature. It offers a deep exploration of obsession, as Captain Ahab leads his crew on a relentless hunt for the elusive white whale. With its rich symbolism and complex characters, it's a classic that delves into themes of vengeance and the human spirit.

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Moby Dick

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“Towards thee I roll, thou all-destroying but unconquering whale; to the last I grapple with thee; from hell’s heart I stab at thee; for hate’s sake I spit my last breath at thee…”

Few literary masterpieces cast quite as awesome a shadow as Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. Captain Ahab’s quest for the white whale is a timeless epic – a thrilling tale of vengeance and obsession, and a searing parable about humanity lost in a universe of moral ambiguity.

Inspired by true events, Moby Dick is a work of astonishing psychological depth. It is perhaps the greatest sea story ever told and one of the great classics of literature.

Series: Collins Classics

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Moby Dick by Herman Melville has been hailed as a masterpiece of American literature, often praised for its complex narrative and rich symbolism. Critics appreciate its exploration of themes such as obsession, revenge, and the struggle between man and nature. While some readers find its detailed descriptions and philosophical digressions challenging, many consider it a profound and enduring novel that provides deep insight into human nature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007925568

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 May 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 39.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 640

About the Author

Herman Melville (1819-1891) was an American novelist, short story writer, essayist, and poet who received wide acclaim for his earliest novels, such as Typee and Redburn, but fell into relative obscurity by the end of his life. Today, Melville is hailed as one of the definitive masters of world literature for novels including Moby Dick and Billy Budd, as well as for enduringly popular short stories such as Bartleby, the Scrivener and The Bell-Tower.

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