Melville, Herman
Moby-Dick (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198853695
- author:
- Melville, Herman
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.9 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Moby-Dick by Herman Melville is a novel that defies easy categorisation. Blending elements of poetry and prose, it tells the story of Ishmael's journey aboard the whaleship Pequod, led by the vengeful Captain Ahab in pursuit of the white whale Moby-Dick. As Ishmael navigates this perilous world, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique perspective on life and death. The novel is marked by its strange and often humorous tone, which belies the darker themes that underlie the narrative. Through its exploration of human nature and the natural world, Moby-Dick offers a profound and thought-provoking reading experience.
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