Herman Melville
Moby-Dick
- ISBN 13:
- 9780553213119
- author:
- Herman Melville
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House USA INC International Concepts
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1981
- Pages:
- 704
- Genre:
- General Fiction General & Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Moby-Dick by Herman Melville is widely regarded as one of America's most beloved novels. First published in 1851, it remains a masterpiece of American literature, exploring themes of obsession and the human condition through the story of Captain Ahab's pursuit of the white whale. Through the narrator Ishmael's eyes, Moby-Dick offers a rich tapestry of characters and stories, including the enigmatic Queequeg. As we delve into this epic adventure, we find ourselves drawn into a world of natural history, philosophical debate, and existential inquiry. This novel continues to excite discussion and contemplation among readers today, inviting us to ponder the complexities of human nature and our place in the world.