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    Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is an 1851 epic novel by American writer Herman Melville. The book is centered on the sailor Ishmael's narrative of the maniacal quest of Ahab, captain of the whaling ship Pequod, for vengeance against Moby Dick, the giant white sperm whale that bit off his leg on the ship's previous voyage.

  2. A short summary of Herman Melville's Moby-Dick. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of Moby-Dick.

    • Herman Melville
    • 1851
  3. Welcome to the LitCharts study guide on Herman Melville's Moby-Dick. Created by the original team behind SparkNotes, LitCharts are the world's best literature guides.

  4. Jul 1, 2001 · "Moby Dick; Or, The Whale" by Herman Melville is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows Ishmael, a sailor on a whaling voyage, who seeks adventure and escape from his gloomy life on land.

    • Herman Melville
    • 1851
  5. Aug 18, 2021 · The Project Gutenberg eBook of Moby-Dick; or The Whale, by Herman Melville This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever.

  6. Jan 4, 2016 · Learn about the novel that encompasses the whole of existence, from the perspectives of different characters, cultures and sciences. Discover how Moby-Dick challenges the conventions of narrative, genre and gender, and explores the themes of obsession, identity and democracy.