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Moby-Dick; Or, The Whale

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The narrative follows Ishmael, a young sailor who joins the whaling ship Pequod, captained by the vengeful Ahab. Ahab's obsession with the elusive white whale, Moby Dick, drives the plot as he seeks revenge for the loss of his leg to the creature. Interwoven with detailed accounts of whale biology and the whaling industry, the story unfolds during a perilous journey that begins on a cold Christmas morning. This classic tale explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the struggle against nature, making it a cornerstone of American literature.

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Taal
Engels
Jaar van publicatie
2016
Formaat
Hardcover
Aantal pagina's
662
ISBN13
9781944529017
Reeks
Eerste editie
1851
Oorspronkelijke titel
Moby Dick or the White Whale
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The narrative follows Ishmael, a young sailor who joins the whaling ship Pequod, captained by the vengeful Ahab. Ahab's obsession with the elusive white whale, Moby Dick, drives the plot as he seeks revenge for the loss of his leg to the creature. Interwoven with detailed accounts of whale biology and the whaling industry, the story unfolds during a perilous journey that begins on a cold Christmas morning. This classic tale explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the struggle against nature, making it a cornerstone of American literature.