TITLE:Moby-Dick

PUBLISHER:Vintage classics

ISBN:9781784872830

DEC-INDEX :813.3

YEAR:2017

RESUME:Moby-Dick is a novel by Herman Melville, published in 1851. The book tells the story of Ishmael, a sailor who signs up for a whaling voyage aboard the Pequod, captained by the obsessed Ahab. Ahab is determined to seek revenge on the white whale, Moby Dick, who had destroyed his ship and bitten off his leg on a previous voyage. As the Pequod sets sail, Ishmael becomes embroiled in Ahab's obsession and the dangerous pursuit of the elusive whale. The crew encounters a series of challenges and dangers, including storms, mutiny, and encounters with other whales. The novel is known for its rich symbolism, complex narrative structure, and its exploration of themes such as obsession, revenge, and the destructive power of nature. Melville's writing is celebrated for its poetic language and vivid descriptions of life at sea.

N_PAGES:633

ILLUSTRATION:non

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