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Moby-Dick: Or the Whale

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The narrative follows a whaling crew led by Captain Ahab, who is driven by an obsessive quest for revenge against a formidable white whale that cost him his leg. Key characters include Ishmael, the reflective narrator, and Starbuck, the serious chief mate. Influenced by Melville's own maritime experiences, the story explores themes of obsession and destiny. Initially met with indifference, it gained recognition in the 1920s and is now celebrated as a cornerstone of American literature, reflecting profound human struggles.

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Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2001
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
573
ISBN13
9780810119116
Serie
Prima pubblicazione
1851
Titolo originale
Moby Dick or the White Whale
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The narrative follows a whaling crew led by Captain Ahab, who is driven by an obsessive quest for revenge against a formidable white whale that cost him his leg. Key characters include Ishmael, the reflective narrator, and Starbuck, the serious chief mate. Influenced by Melville's own maritime experiences, the story explores themes of obsession and destiny. Initially met with indifference, it gained recognition in the 1920s and is now celebrated as a cornerstone of American literature, reflecting profound human struggles.