Moby Dick
Moby Dick by Herman Melville, published by Könemann in 1995, is a classic work of fiction that spans 630 pages. This edition presents the gripping tale of Captain Ahab and his relentless pursuit of the great white whale, Moby Dick. Ahab’s obsession transforms the Pequod’s journey from a commercial venture into a quest for vengeance, as he seeks to confront the creature that symbolizes his deepest fears and struggles.
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and adventure, as Ahab’s maniacal leadership drives his crew into perilous waters. The story explores themes of obsession and the human condition against the backdrop of the vast ocean. With its literary significance and complex characters, this edition of Moby Dick offers an in-depth look at Ahab’s confrontation with fate and nature, making it a notable addition to any collection of classic literature.
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‘Command the murderous chalices!…Drink ye harpooners! drink and swear, ye men that man the deathful whaleboat’s bow – Death to Moby Dick!’. So Captain Ahab binds his crew to fulfil his obsession – the destruction of the great white whale. Under his lordly but maniacal command the Pequod’s commercial mission is perverted to one of vengeance. To Ahab, the monster that destroyed his body is not a creature, but the symbol of ‘some unknown but still reasoning thing’. Uncowed by natural disasters, ill omens, even death, Ahab urges his ship towards ‘the undeliverable, nameless perils of the whale’.
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