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Moby-Dick; or, the Whale
Book • 1851
Published in 1851, 'Moby-Dick; or, The Whale' is an epic novel that follows the journey of the whaling ship Pequod and its crew, led by the vengeful Captain Ahab.
The story is narrated by Ishmael, who recounts the crew's encounters with various ships and the eventual catastrophic confrontation with Moby Dick.
The novel explores themes of obsession, good and evil, and the human condition, and is renowned for its detailed descriptions of whale hunting and life aboard a ship.
Despite initial commercial failure, it is now considered one of the greatest American novels.
The story is narrated by Ishmael, who recounts the crew's encounters with various ships and the eventual catastrophic confrontation with Moby Dick.
The novel explores themes of obsession, good and evil, and the human condition, and is renowned for its detailed descriptions of whale hunting and life aboard a ship.
Despite initial commercial failure, it is now considered one of the greatest American novels.
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Moby-Dick; or the Whale by Herman Melville
