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Moby Dick
Author: Herman Melville
Soft cover - fair condition, Norton Critical Edition.
Moby-Dick by Herman Melville is a classic American novel that explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the struggle between man and nature. The story follows Ishmael, a sailor who joins the whaling ship Pequod under the command of the enigmatic Captain Ahab. Ahab is consumed by his relentless quest to hunt down Moby Dick, a massive and elusive white whale that previously maimed him. As the journey unfolds, the novel delves into philosophical reflections, detailed descriptions of whaling, and the psychological depths of its characters. Ultimately, Ahab’s obsession leads to tragedy, as his pursuit of vengeance brings destruction upon himself and his crew. A complex and richly symbolic work, Moby-Dick remains one of the most influential novels in American literature.
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