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Cover of Moby Dick by Herman Melville
Year: 2017
Language: en
Pages: 592
ISBN-13: 9781979753951
Dewey Decimal: 813/.3
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Moby Dick by Herman Melville is a classic work of fiction published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on November 20, 2017. This edition spans 592 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows the itinerant sailor Ishmael as he embarks on a voyage aboard the whaling ship Pequod, captained by Ahab, who is determined to seek revenge on the formidable whale Moby-Dick, responsible for the destruction of his previous ship and the loss of his leg.

Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of themes as Ishmael grapples with profound questions about life during the perilous journey. The story employs complex, lyrical language and incorporates various theatrical forms, including stage direction and soliloquy, enhancing its depth. Moby Dick explores elements of action and adventure, as well as the epic nature of the sea, making it a significant work within the realms of fantasy and classic literature.


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The itinerant sailor Ishmael begins a voyage on the whaling ship Pequod whose captain, Ahab, wishes to exact revenge upon the whale Moby-Dick, who destroyed his last ship and took his leg. As they search for the savage white whale, Ishmael questions all aspects of life. The story is woven in complex, lyrical language and uses many theatrical forms, such as stage direction and soliloquy. It is considered the exemplar of American Romanticism, and one of the greatest American novels of all time.

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This page includes the available description and bibliographic details for “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville. Synopsis preview: The itinerant sailor Ishmael begins a voyage on the whaling ship Pequod whose captain, Ahab, wishes to exact revenge upon the whale Moby-Dick, who destroyed his last ship and took his leg. As they search for the savage w…
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“Moby Dick” is credited to Herman Melville.
When was “Moby Dick” published?
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Year: 2017.
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ISBN-13: 9781979753951.
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
Language: en. Pages: 592.

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