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Moby Dick, or, The Whale (Annotated)

Moby Dick, or, The Whale (Annotated)By Herman Melville
About Moby Dick, or, The Whale (Annotated)

Herman Melville, an American author, wrote "Moby-Dick," a novel first published in 1851. Among the most influential pieces of American literature and a tremendous work of world literature, it's frequently cited as a "classic of literature." The novel is a complicated and varied investigation of subjects like obsession, revenge, the nature of bad and human interaction with nature. Ishmael is a man who joins the whaling vessel Pequod, commanded by the vengeful and mysterious Captain a Hab, and recounts the story. Ahab is determined to catch and eliminate the white sperm whale Moby Dick, who bit off his leg during an earlier expedition. The story follows the crew of the PequoD as they try making this risky and symbolic journey - and come across several adventures as well as challenges in the process. The "Moby-Dick" is famous for its symbolic acuity and philosophical breadth. It looks at the intricate nature of human beings and the effects of unchecked lust and ambition. The novel is likewise full of detail as well as complexity because of comprehensive and frequently scientific descriptions of whales and whagging practices. The book has been examined as well as interpreted scholarlyally because of its symbolism and themes, and has been adapted into movies, plays along with other literature. The canon of American literature consists of it as an important and important work.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9782382266557
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 940
  • Published:
  • December 31, 1850
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x49x229 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 1379 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: January 11, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of Moby Dick, or, The Whale (Annotated)

Herman Melville, an American author, wrote "Moby-Dick," a novel first published in 1851. Among the most influential pieces of American literature and a tremendous work of world literature, it's frequently cited as a "classic of literature." The novel is a complicated and varied investigation of subjects like obsession, revenge, the nature of bad and human interaction with nature.
Ishmael is a man who joins the whaling vessel Pequod, commanded by the vengeful and mysterious Captain a Hab, and recounts the story. Ahab is determined to catch and eliminate the white sperm whale Moby Dick, who bit off his leg during an earlier expedition. The story follows the crew of the PequoD as they try making this risky and symbolic journey - and come across several adventures as well as challenges in the process.
The "Moby-Dick" is famous for its symbolic acuity and philosophical breadth. It looks at the intricate nature of human beings and the effects of unchecked lust and ambition. The novel is likewise full of detail as well as complexity because of comprehensive and frequently scientific descriptions of whales and whagging practices.
The book has been examined as well as interpreted scholarlyally because of its symbolism and themes, and has been adapted into movies, plays along with other literature. The canon of American literature consists of it as an important and important work.

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