Moby-Dick; or, The Whale

Author: Melville, Herman

Synopsis:

In the heart of the 19th century, a young sailor named Ishmael embarks on a perilous journey aboard the whaling ship Pequod, captained by the enigmatic and vengeful Ahab. As they venture into the vast and treacherous oceans, Ishmael becomes entangled in a harrowing quest for the elusive white whale known as Moby-Dick. Along the way, he encounters a diverse crew of characters, each with their own motivations and secrets, and witnesses the destructive power of obsession and the depths of human nature.

Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Epic

Themes: Obsession, Revenge, Man vs. Nature, Fate, Morality

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