"e;Moby-Dick; or, The Whale"e; is an 1851 novel written by American author Herman Melville. The story is told by Ishmael, a sailor aboard a whaling ship captained by Ahab who embarks on an obsessive quest for revenge against a giant sperm whale that bit off his leg on a previous voyage. Originally receiving mixed reviews, "e;Moby Dick"e; was a failure when first published and was no longer in print when Melvillie died in 1891.
Today, however, it is considered a "e;Great American Novel"e; known the world over. "e;Moby-Dick; or, The Whale"e; is highly recommended for all lovers of literature and deserves a place on every bookshelf. Herman Melville (1819-1891) was an American short story writer, poet, and novelist during the American Renaissance period. Other notable works by this author include:
| ISBN: | 9781473374584 |
| Publication date: | 22nd September 2016 |
| Author: | Herman Melville |
| Publisher: | Read Books Ltd. |
| Format: | Ebook |
| Primary Genre | Classic fiction: general and literary |
"e;Moby-Dick; or, The Whale"e; is an 1851 novel written by American author Herman Melville. The story is told by Ishmael, a sailor aboard a whaling ship captained by Ahab who embarks on an obsessive quest for revenge against a giant sperm whale that bit off his leg on a previous voyage.
Moby-Dick features in the following genres: Classic fiction: general and literary, General Fiction, Fiction
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Moby-Dick was written by Herman Melville and published by Read Books Ltd.
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