Jeffrey Insko

Join Jeffrey Insko, a Professor of English and Moby-Dick expert, as he unravels the enigmatic world of Herman Melville. He dives into Melville's early life and adventures at sea, revealing how they sparked his literary success. Insko also discusses Moby-Dick's radical departure from Melville's previous works and its mixed reception upon release. He highlights the philosophical and structural complexities of the novel while examining the symbolic nature of the white whale and the tragic depth of characters like Ahab and Queequeg. It's a captivating exploration of literary ambition!