About the book
Narrated by the sailor Ishmael, Moby-Dick is the tale of the maniacal quest of Ahab, captain of the whaling ship Pequod, as he seeks vengeance against Moby-Dick, the giant white sperm whale that bit off his leg on the ship's previous voyage. More than an epic sea-story, the detailed and realistic descriptions of whale hunting and the process of extracting whale oil, as well as life aboard ship among a culturally diverse crew, are mixed with exploration of class and social status, good and evil, and the existence of God.
Editions of Moby-Dick
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781454956655
- EBook
- ISBN 9781454956662
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Narrated by the sailor Ishmael, Moby-Dick is the tale of the maniacal quest of Ahab, captain of the whaling ship Pequod, as he seeks vengeance against Moby-Dick, the giant white sperm whale that bit off his leg on the ship's previous voyage. More than an epic sea-story, the detailed and realistic descriptions of whale hunting and the process of extracting whale oil, as well as life aboard ship among a culturally diverse crew, are mixed with exploration of class and social status, good and evil, and the existence of God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moby-Dick about?
Narrated by the sailor Ishmael, Moby-Dick is the tale of the maniacal quest of Ahab, captain of the whaling ship Pequod, as he seeks vengeance against Moby-Dick, the giant white sperm whale that bit off his leg on the ship's previous voyage. More than an epic sea-story, the detailed and realistic descriptions of whale hunting and the process of extracting whale oil, as well as life aboard ship among a culturally diverse crew, are mixed with exploration of class and social status, good and evil, and the existence of God.
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/9781454956655
Is Moby-Dick part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Signature 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 hardcover(ISBN 9781454956655) and ebook(ISBN 9781454956662)
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