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Moby-Dick: Or the Whale

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  • 573 páginas
  • 21 horas de lectura

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The narrative follows a whaling crew led by Captain Ahab, who is driven by an obsessive quest for revenge against a formidable white whale that cost him his leg. Key characters include Ishmael, the reflective narrator, and Starbuck, the serious chief mate. Influenced by Melville's own maritime experiences, the story explores themes of obsession and destiny. Initially met with indifference, it gained recognition in the 1920s and is now celebrated as a cornerstone of American literature, reflecting profound human struggles.

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Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2001
Formato
Tapa blanda
Páginas
573
ISBN13
9780810119116
Serie
Primera publicación
1851
Título original
Moby Dick or the White Whale
Calificación
3,95 de 5
Descripción
The narrative follows a whaling crew led by Captain Ahab, who is driven by an obsessive quest for revenge against a formidable white whale that cost him his leg. Key characters include Ishmael, the reflective narrator, and Starbuck, the serious chief mate. Influenced by Melville's own maritime experiences, the story explores themes of obsession and destiny. Initially met with indifference, it gained recognition in the 1920s and is now celebrated as a cornerstone of American literature, reflecting profound human struggles.