Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville

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Author Melville, Herman, 1819-1891
Title Moby-Dick; or, The Whale
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moby-Dick
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Summary "Moby-Dick; or, The Whale" by Herman Melville is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of obsession, vengeance, and humanity's relationship with nature through the experiences of its central character, Ishmael, who embarks on a whaling voyage aboard the Pequod, captained by the enigmatic and vengeful Ahab. The opening of "Moby-Dick" introduces Ishmael, who shares his existential musings and the reasons for his desire to go to sea. He portrays the bustling port city of New Bedford, highlighting the magnetic pull of the ocean on the hearts of men. As he prepares for his journey, Ishmael reflects on his own internal struggles and motivations, ultimately leading him to desire adventure in the whaling industry. He arrives in New Bedford, confronts the challenges of finding a place to stay, and has a rather amusing encounter with the landlord and an unexpected harpooneer, setting the stage for his subsequent adventures at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Whaling -- Fiction
Subject Sea stories
Subject Psychological fiction
Subject Ship captains -- Fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Mentally ill -- Fiction
Subject Ahab, Captain (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Whales -- Fiction
Subject Whaling ships -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 15
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 6, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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