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Cover of Moby Dick by Herman Melville
Year: 2011
Language: en
Pages: 651
ISBN-13: 9781847491831
ISBN-10: 1847491839
Dimensions:
Height: 8 Inches
Length: 5 Inches
Weight: 1.2 Pounds
Width: 1.7 Inches
Dewey Decimal: 813/.3
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Moby Dick by Herman Melville, published by Oneworld Classics in 2011, is a classic work of fiction that spans 651 pages. This edition presents the story of Ishmael, a young man who joins Captain Ahab’s whaling ship, unaware that he is about to engage in a perilous mission driven by Ahab’s obsessive quest for vengeance against Moby Dick, a formidable white whale known for its destructive power.

Readers will encounter a narrative rich in action and adventure, as Ishmael’s journey unfolds amidst the vastness of the sea. The story delves into themes of obsession and revenge, exploring the complexities of human ambition against nature. This edition, written in English, offers a comprehensive look at Melville’s exploration of maritime life and the challenges faced by those who venture into the ocean’s depths.


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When the young Ishmael gets on board Captain Ahab’s whaling ship, little does he suspect that the mission on which he is about to embark is the fulfilment of his master’s obsessive desire for revenge on Moby Dick, a white whale who has already claimed countless human victims and destroyed many fleets.

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“Moby Dick” is credited to Herman Melville.
When was “Moby Dick” published?
Publisher: Oneworld Classics. Year: 2011.
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ISBN-13: 9781847491831. ISBN-10: 1847491839.
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Language: en. Pages: 651.

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