Moby Dick
Moby Dick by Herman Melville, published by Collins in 1972, is a classic work of juvenile fiction that delves into themes of adventure and marine life. This edition spans 46 pages and presents a narrative that explores the complexities of whale hunting and the broader implications of society, race, and art through the lens of a gripping maritime tale.
Readers will encounter the story of Captain Ahab, a character driven by vengeance as he pursues the great white whale that maimed him. The book features detailed descriptions of whaling practices and offers incisive commentary on various societal issues. Moby Dick stands as a significant piece of literature that intertwines action and adventure with profound reflections on human experience, making it a noteworthy addition to any collection focused on classics and marine life.
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Widely considered one of the great American novels, Herman Melville’s masterpiece went largely unread during his lifetime and was out of print at the time of his death in 1891. Called the greatest book about the sea ever written by D.H. Lawrence, Moby Dick features detailed descriptions of whale hunting and whale oil extraction as well as beautiful, incisive writing on race, class, religion, art, and society. The story, loosely based on a real whaling shipwreck, features the unforgettable, vengeful Captain Ahab, who obsessively hunts a great white whale who bit his leg off below the knee.
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