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Cover of Moby Dick by Herman Melville
Year: 1989
Language: en
Pages: 495
ISBN-13: 9780679600107
ISBN-10: 0679600108
Dimensions:
Height: 8.26 Inches
Length: 5.62 Inches
Weight: 1.99738809372 Pounds
Width: 1.48 Inches
Dewey Decimal: 813/.3
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Moby Dick by Herman Melville, published by Reader’s Digest Association, Incorporated in 1989, is a significant work of American fiction comprising 495 pages. This novel presents the intense narrative of Captain Ahab’s obsessive pursuit of a giant white whale, exploring themes of vengeance and the complexities of human obsession.

Readers will find a rich tapestry of action and adventure intertwined with psychological depth as Ahab’s quest unfolds. The story delves into the character of Ahab and his relentless drive, reflecting broader human dreams and obsessions. This edition invites exploration of the intricate dynamics between man and nature, making it a notable entry in the realm of fictional works.


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“Moby-Dick is one of the most expansive feats of imagination in the whole of literature: the mad, raging, Shakespearean tale of Captain Ahab’s insane quest to kill a giant white whale that has taken his leg, and upon which he has sworn vengeance, at any cost. A creation unlike any other, this is an epic story of fatal monomania and the deepest dreams and obsessions of mankind.”–Amazon.ca.

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“Moby Dick” is credited to Herman Melville.
When was “Moby Dick” published?
Publisher: Reader’s Digest Association, Incorporated. Year: 1989.
What is the ISBN for “Moby Dick”?
ISBN-13: 9780679600107. ISBN-10: 0679600108.
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Language: en. Pages: 495.

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