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Moby Dick; Or, The Whale

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  • 586 páginas
  • 21 horas de lectura

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The narrative centers on Captain Ahab's obsessive quest for revenge against Moby Dick, the formidable sperm whale that previously injured him, as recounted by Ishmael, a sailor aboard the Pequod. Initially met with mixed reviews and commercial failure, the novel eventually emerged as a cornerstone of American literature, celebrated for its complex themes and rich symbolism. Influential writers like William Faulkner and D. H. Lawrence have lauded its significance, while Melville's firsthand whaling experiences and research inform the vivid depictions within the text.

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Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2023
Formato
Tapa blanda
Páginas
586
ISBN13
9789357278942
Serie
Primera publicación
1851
Título original
Moby Dick or the White Whale
Calificación
3,95 de 5
Descripción
The narrative centers on Captain Ahab's obsessive quest for revenge against Moby Dick, the formidable sperm whale that previously injured him, as recounted by Ishmael, a sailor aboard the Pequod. Initially met with mixed reviews and commercial failure, the novel eventually emerged as a cornerstone of American literature, celebrated for its complex themes and rich symbolism. Influential writers like William Faulkner and D. H. Lawrence have lauded its significance, while Melville's firsthand whaling experiences and research inform the vivid depictions within the text.