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Moby-Dick; Or, The Whale

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The narrative follows Ishmael, a young sailor who joins the whaling ship Pequod, captained by the vengeful Ahab. Ahab's obsession with the elusive white whale, Moby Dick, drives the plot as he seeks revenge for the loss of his leg to the creature. Interwoven with detailed accounts of whale biology and the whaling industry, the story unfolds during a perilous journey that begins on a cold Christmas morning. This classic tale explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the struggle against nature, making it a cornerstone of American literature.

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Langue
Anglais
Publié
2016
Format
rigide
Pages
662
ISBN13
9781944529017
Séries
Première publication
1851
Titre original
Moby Dick or the White Whale
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The narrative follows Ishmael, a young sailor who joins the whaling ship Pequod, captained by the vengeful Ahab. Ahab's obsession with the elusive white whale, Moby Dick, drives the plot as he seeks revenge for the loss of his leg to the creature. Interwoven with detailed accounts of whale biology and the whaling industry, the story unfolds during a perilous journey that begins on a cold Christmas morning. This classic tale explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the struggle against nature, making it a cornerstone of American literature.