About the book
A PBS Great American Read Top 100 Pick
Melville’s classic tale of obsession and the sea, one of the most important and enduring masterworks of nineteenth-century literature, Moby Dick is a riveting literary epic, exploring rage, hope, destiny, and the deepest questions of moral truth.
“Call me Ishmael.”
Thus begins one of the most famous journeys in literature—a sea adventure story detailing the voyage of the whaling ship Pequod and its embattled, monomaniacal Captain Ahab. Ishmael quickly learns that the Pequod’s captain sails for revenge against the elusive Moby Dick, a sperm whale with a snow-white hump and mottled skin that destroyed Ahab’s former vessel and left him crippled. As the Pequod sails deeper through the nights and into the sea, the divisions between man and nature begin to blur—so do the lines between good and evil, as the fates of the ship’s crewmen become increasingly unclear…
Editions of Moby Dick
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062085641
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062130068
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A PBS Great American Read Top 100 Pick
Melville’s classic tale of obsession and the sea, one of the most important and enduring masterworks of nineteenth-century literature, Moby Dick is a riveting literary epic, exploring rage, hope, destiny, and the deepest questions of moral truth.
“Call me Ishmael.”
Thus begins one of the most famous journeys in literature—a sea adventure story detailing the voyage of the whaling ship Pequod and its embattled, monomaniacal Captain Ahab. Ishmael quickly learns that the Pequod’s captain sails for revenge against the elusive Moby Dick, a sperm whale with a snow-white hump and mottled skin that destroyed Ahab’s former vessel and left him crippled. As the Pequod sails deeper through the nights and into the sea, the divisions between man and nature begin to blur—so do the lines between good and evil, as the fates of the ship’s crewmen become increasingly unclear…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moby Dick about?
A PBS Great American Read Top 100 Pick
Melville’s classic tale of obsession and the sea, one of the most important and enduring masterworks of nineteenth-century literature, Moby Dick is a riveting literary epic, exploring rage, hope, destiny, and the deepest questions of moral truth.
“Call me Ishmael.”
Thus begins one of the most famous journeys in literature—a sea adventure story detailing the voyage of the whaling ship Pequod and its embattled, monomaniacal Captain Ahab. Ishmael quickly learns that the Pequod’s captain sails for revenge against the elusive Moby Dick, a sperm whale with a snow-white hump and mottled skin that destroyed Ahab’s former vessel and left him crippled. As the Pequod sails deeper through the nights and into the sea, the divisions between man and nature begin to blur—so do the lines between good and evil, as the fates of the ship’s crewmen become increasingly unclear…
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Moby Dick?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Moby Dick?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062085641
Is Moby Dick part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Harper Perennial Deluxe Editions
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Moby Dick?
Herman Melville
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Moby Dick is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062085641) and ebook(ISBN 9780062130068)
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