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Moby-Dick

or, The Whale

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The narrative follows Ishmael, a sailor on a whaling ship led by Captain Ahab, whose obsessive pursuit of revenge against a giant sperm whale drives the plot. Initially met with mixed reviews, the novel was largely forgotten until its resurgence as a quintessential American classic. Melville's exploration of obsession, revenge, and humanity's relationship with nature resonates deeply, making it essential reading for literature enthusiasts. This edition includes a new biography of the author, enhancing the reader's understanding of Melville's life and work.

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Titolo
Moby-Dick
Sottotitolo
or, The Whale
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2020
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
546
ISBN13
9781528769983
Serie
Prima pubblicazione
1851
Titolo originale
Moby Dick or the White Whale
Valutazione
3,95 su 5
Descrizione
The narrative follows Ishmael, a sailor on a whaling ship led by Captain Ahab, whose obsessive pursuit of revenge against a giant sperm whale drives the plot. Initially met with mixed reviews, the novel was largely forgotten until its resurgence as a quintessential American classic. Melville's exploration of obsession, revenge, and humanity's relationship with nature resonates deeply, making it essential reading for literature enthusiasts. This edition includes a new biography of the author, enhancing the reader's understanding of Melville's life and work.