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Moby Dick (Readings Classics)
[Paperback - 2025]
herman melville
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Publisher: Readings | ISBN: 9786275100225 | Pages: 525
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Tired of the monotony of life, Ishmael, a contemplative wanderer, sets out on a whaling voyage aboard the Pequod, a whaling ship under the command of the enigmatic Captain Ahab. It soon becomes evident that the voyage is not merely for profit. Consumed by a vengeful obsession, Ahab is on the hunt for Moby Dick, a monstrous white whale that once maimed him. As the crew journeys across vast oceans, they encounter other ships, strange omens, and the relentless power of nature, all while Ahab's mania deepens. The Pequod becomes the stage for a tragic battle between man and fate.
A towering masterpiece of American literature, Moby Dick is a richly layered narrative that explores obsession, identity, and man's confrontation with the sublime. Melville interweaves scientific detail with allegorical richness, positioning the white whale as both a literal creature and a symbol of unknowable forces.

About the Author

Herman Melville (1819-1891) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet, best known for his masterpiece Moby Dick, a complex tale of obsession and the human condition.
Born in New York City, Melville's early life was marked by both privilege and hardship, which shaped his later works. Before becoming a writer, he worked as a sailor, experiences that would inform many of his novels, including Typee and Omoo, which draw from his adventures in the South Pacific. Despite early success, Melville's works, particularly Moby Dick, were not widely appreciated in his lifetime, and he fell into relative obscurity. It was only in the 20th century that Melville's work gained recognition as foundational to American literature. His writings explore themes of existential struggle, identity, and the conflict between nature and civilization, making him one of the most influential authors in American literary history.

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