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Cover of Moby Dick by Herman Melville
Year: 2016
Language: en
Pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9781535277181
Dewey Decimal: 813/.3
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Moby Dick by Herman Melville, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on July 14, 2016, is a classic work of fiction that explores themes of adventure and the sea. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Captain Ahab as he seeks revenge on the elusive whale that cost him his leg, drawing on Melville’s own maritime experiences and the whaling literature of his time.

Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of action and adventure as Ahab’s obsession with Moby Dick unfolds. The story delves into the complexities of human ambition and the struggle against nature, set against the backdrop of the vast ocean. This epic tale is recognized as a significant contribution to American literature, blending elements of fantasy and classic storytelling within its pages.


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Herman Melville was a prominent author during the historic American Renaissance period. Melville was a prolific writer who produced classics in many different genres including Moby Dick, Typee, and Benito Cereno.Moby Dick is considered to be one of the greatest novels in all of American literature. The book drew on some of Melville’s own experience at sea as well as the whaling literature that he had read. The action centers around Captain Ahab, who is out for revenge on the whale that took one of his legs.

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Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Year: 2016.
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ISBN-13: 9781535277181.
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Language: en. Pages: 384.

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