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Moby-Dick

or, The Whale

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  • 546 páginas
  • 20 horas de lectura

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The narrative follows Ishmael, a sailor on a whaling ship led by Captain Ahab, whose obsessive pursuit of revenge against a giant sperm whale drives the plot. Initially met with mixed reviews, the novel was largely forgotten until its resurgence as a quintessential American classic. Melville's exploration of obsession, revenge, and humanity's relationship with nature resonates deeply, making it essential reading for literature enthusiasts. This edition includes a new biography of the author, enhancing the reader's understanding of Melville's life and work.

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Título
Moby-Dick
Subtítulo
or, The Whale
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2020
Formato
Tapa dura
Páginas
546
ISBN13
9781528769983
Serie
Primera publicación
1851
Título original
Moby Dick or the White Whale
Calificación
3,95 de 5
Descripción
The narrative follows Ishmael, a sailor on a whaling ship led by Captain Ahab, whose obsessive pursuit of revenge against a giant sperm whale drives the plot. Initially met with mixed reviews, the novel was largely forgotten until its resurgence as a quintessential American classic. Melville's exploration of obsession, revenge, and humanity's relationship with nature resonates deeply, making it essential reading for literature enthusiasts. This edition includes a new biography of the author, enhancing the reader's understanding of Melville's life and work.