Ahab's Wife
Or, The Star-gazer: A Novel
By Sena Jeter Naslund | Publisher: HarperCollins
About the book
From the opening line—\"Captain Ahab was neither my first husband nor my last\"—you will know that you are in the hands of a master storyteller and in the company of a fascinating woman hero. Inspired by a brief passage in Moby-Dick, Sena Jeter Naslund has created an enthralling and compellingly readable saga, spanning a rich, eventful, and dramatic life. At once a family drama, a romantic adventure, and a portrait of a real and loving marriage, Ahab's Wife gives new perspective on the American experience.
This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.
Editions of Ahab's Wife
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780060838744
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061983696
Read an Excerpt
From the opening line—\"Captain Ahab was neither my first husband nor my last\"—you will know that you are in the hands of a master storyteller and in the company of a fascinating woman hero. Inspired by a brief passage in Moby-Dick, Sena Jeter Naslund has created an enthralling and compellingly readable saga, spanning a rich, eventful, and dramatic life. At once a family drama, a romantic adventure, and a portrait of a real and loving marriage, Ahab's Wife gives new perspective on the American experience.
This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ahab's Wife about?
From the opening line—\"Captain Ahab was neither my first husband nor my last\"—you will know that you are in the hands of a master storyteller and in the company of a fascinating woman hero. Inspired by a brief passage in Moby-Dick, Sena Jeter Naslund has created an enthralling and compellingly readable saga, spanning a rich, eventful, and dramatic life. At once a family drama, a romantic adventure, and a portrait of a real and loving marriage, Ahab's Wife gives new perspective on the American experience.
This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Ahab's Wife?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Plays, playscripts, drama
Where can I read a sample of Ahab's Wife?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780060838744
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Ahab's Wife?
Sena Jeter Naslund
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Ahab's Wife is available as paperback(ISBN 9780060838744) and ebook(ISBN 9780061983696)
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