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Moby Dick

Herman Melville

Publisher: Caelwick Press

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Moby-Dick by Herman Melville is a monumental classic of American literature: an epic tale of obsession, fate, the sea, and humanity's struggle against the unknown.

Narrated by Ishmael, the novel follows the voyage of the whaling ship Pequod and its mysterious, driven captain, Ahab. Haunted by his previous encounter with the great white whale Moby Dick, Ahab transforms the expedition into a relentless pursuit of revenge. As the crew sails deeper into danger, the hunt becomes a powerful meditation on nature, madness, destiny, and the limits of human will.

First published in 1851, Melville's masterpiece blends adventure, philosophy, symbolism, and maritime detail into one of the richest and most challenging works of fiction ever written. Vast in scope and unforgettable in intensity, Moby-Dick continues to inspire readers with its grandeur, mystery, and tragic force.

A landmark of world literature, this novel remains one of the most profound explorations of obsession and the human condition.
Available since: 05/19/2026.
Print length: 853 pages.

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