Moby Dick
Moby Dick by Herman Melville is a notable novel published by Simon & Brown in March 2012, featuring 488 pages in English. This edition presents the classic tale of Ishmael, a sailor who recounts Captain Ahab’s relentless pursuit of Moby Dick, a formidable white whale that previously wreaked havoc on Ahab’s ship and left him maimed. The narrative explores themes of obsession and revenge against the backdrop of the sea.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of action and adventure as the story unfolds, delving into the complexities of Ahab’s character and his fixation on the whale. The novel is recognized as a significant work within the realms of fiction and fantasy, embodying elements of epic storytelling and sea tales. This edition invites exploration of Melville’s intricate prose and the philosophical questions raised throughout the journey.
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Moby-Dick; or, The Whale (1851) is a novel by Herman Melville considered an outstanding work of Romanticism and the American Renaissance. A sailor called Ishmael narrates the obsessive quest of Ahab, captain of the whaler Pequod, for revenge on Moby Dick, a white whale which on a previous voyage destroyed Ahab’s ship and severed his leg at the knee.
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