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Book Description |
| Moby-Dick is Herman Melville’s epic tale of obsession, revenge, and the relentless pursuit of the unknown. The novel follows Ishmael, a young sailor who joins the whaling ship Pequod, captained by the enigmatic and vengeful Ahab. Ahab is consumed by his quest to hunt down Moby Dick, the great white whale that maimed him in a previous encounter. As the journey unfolds, the crew faces perilous seas, philosophical musings on fate and existence, and the growing madness of their captain. A profound meditation on humanity, nature, and the limits of knowledge, Moby-Dick is one of the most celebrated novels in American literature. |
About Author |
| Herman Melville |
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Herman Melville (1819–1891) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet, best known for his literary masterpiece Moby-Dick (1851). Born in New York City, Melville’s early life was marked by personal loss and economic hardship. He spent several years at sea in his youth, working aboard whaling ships, which deeply influenced his later works. Melville’s maritime experiences provided him with a rich understanding of life on the ocean, which became central to his writing. In addition to Moby-Dick, Melville wrote other notable works such as Typee (1846), Omoo (1847), Billy Budd, Sailor(published posthumously in 1924), and Bartleby, the Scrivener (1853). Although Moby-Dick was not fully appreciated during his lifetime, it is now considered one of the greatest American novels, known for its intricate exploration of fate, obsession, and the human condition. Melville faced a decline in popularity toward the end of his career, working as a customs inspector in New York City to support his family. After his death, his reputation was revived by critics and scholars who recognized the complexity and depth of his works, and he became a towering figure in American literature. |
