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Cover of Moby Dick by Herman Melville
Year: 2017
Language: en
Pages: 406
ISBN-13: 9781546535829
Dimensions:
Height: 279 mm
Length: 216 mm
Width: 23 mm
Dewey Decimal: 813/.3
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Moby Dick by Herman Melville is a novel published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on May 7, 2017. This edition spans 406 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Captain Ahab’s relentless quest for revenge against the white whale, Moby Dick, which previously destroyed Ahab’s ship and severed his leg. The story is narrated by Ishmael, a sailor who provides insight into Ahab’s obsession and the perilous journey at sea.

Readers will encounter themes of vengeance and the struggle against nature as Ahab pursues the elusive whale. The novel delves into the complexities of human ambition and the vastness of the ocean, making it a significant work within the realms of fiction, action and adventure, and classic literature. This edition invites readers to explore Melville’s intricate storytelling and the epic tale of man versus nature, set against the backdrop of sea stories and fantasy.


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Moby Dick is a novel by American author Herman Melville. It is the story of captain Ahab’s quest for revenge against the titular white whale Moby Dick. The whale has on a previous voyage destroyed Ahab’s ship and severed his leg at the knee. The story is narrated by the sailor Ishmael.Originally the novel was a failure but in the 20th century it was rediscover and recognized as work of literary genius.

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Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Year: 2017.
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ISBN-13: 9781546535829.
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Language: en. Pages: 406.

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