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Cover of Moby Dick by Herman Melville
Year: 2021
Language: en
Pages: 420
ISBN-13: 9798454923242
Dewey Decimal: 813/.3
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Moby Dick by Herman Melville is a novel published by Independently Published on August 12, 2021. This edition spans 420 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Ishmael, a sailor, as he recounts the obsessive quest of Captain Ahab, who seeks revenge on Moby Dick, the giant white sperm whale that previously maimed him.

Readers will find a detailed exploration of Ahab’s relentless pursuit and the complexities of his character, set against the backdrop of the whaling industry. The story delves into themes of obsession and the struggle between man and nature, while also incorporating elements of juvenile fiction and the concept of monsters. This edition offers a fresh opportunity to engage with Melville’s classic tale of adventure and vengeance.


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Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is an 1851 novel by American writer Herman Melville. The book is the sailor Ishmael’s narrative of the obsessive quest of Ahab, captain of the whaling ship Pequod, for revenge on Moby Dick, the giant white sperm whale that on the ship’s previous voyage bit off Ahab’s leg at the knee.

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This page includes the available description and bibliographic details for “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville. Synopsis preview: Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is an 1851 novel by American writer Herman Melville. The book is the sailor Ishmael’s narrative of the obsessive quest of Ahab, captain of the whaling ship Pequod, for revenge on Moby Dick, the g…
Who is the author of “Moby Dick”?
“Moby Dick” is credited to Herman Melville.
When was “Moby Dick” published?
Publisher: Independently Published. Year: 2021.
What is the ISBN for “Moby Dick”?
ISBN-13: 9798454923242.
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
Language: en. Pages: 420.

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