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Call me Ishmael
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Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" is a classic American novel that tells the story of Captain Ahab's obsessive pursuit of a white whale.
The novel is known for its epic scope, its complex symbolism, and its exploration of themes such as obsession, revenge, and the nature of good and evil.
Melville's writing is characterized by its rich imagery, its philosophical depth, and its powerful emotional impact.
"Moby Dick" is a challenging but rewarding read, offering a profound meditation on human nature and the human condition.
The opening line, "Call me Ishmael," is iconic and immediately establishes the novel's tone and narrative voice.
The novel is known for its epic scope, its complex symbolism, and its exploration of themes such as obsession, revenge, and the nature of good and evil.
Melville's writing is characterized by its rich imagery, its philosophical depth, and its powerful emotional impact.
"Moby Dick" is a challenging but rewarding read, offering a profound meditation on human nature and the human condition.
The opening line, "Call me Ishmael," is iconic and immediately establishes the novel's tone and narrative voice.
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as a brilliant retelling of Moby Dick from a young woman's perspective.


Rosie Bloor

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I’d like not to thank the academy: graduates’ fortunes slip
Recommended by 

as a brilliant retelling of Moby Dick from a young woman's perspective.


Rosie Blore

51 snips
I’d like not to thank the academy: graduates’ fortunes slip