Moby-Dick Or, the Whale
Moby-Dick Or, the Whale by Herman Melville is a significant work of literature published by Lulu.com on August 12, 2008. This edition spans 664 pages and is presented in English. The novel recounts the adventures of Ishmael, a wandering sailor, as he embarks on a voyage aboard the whaling ship Pequod, under the command of Captain Ahab. The narrative explores themes of obsession and the human condition against the backdrop of the sea.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of action and adventure as the story unfolds, delving into the complexities of life at sea and the pursuit of the elusive white whale, Moby-Dick. This classic work is often associated with American Romanticism and encompasses elements of fantasy and epic storytelling. The novel’s enduring significance is reflected in its exploration of existential questions and the nature of obsession, making it a pivotal piece in the canon of American literature.
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Moby-Dick is an 1851 novel by Herman Melville. The story tells the adventures of the wandering sailor Ishmael and his voyage on the whaling ship Pequod, commanded by Captain Ahab. Often considered the embodiment of American Romanticism, Moby-Dick was first published by Richard Bentley in London on October 18, 1851 in an expurgated three-volume edition titled The Whale, and later as one massive volume, by New York City publisher Harper and Brothers as Moby-Dick; or, The Whale on November 14, 1851. This a photo-mechanical reprint of that edition. The first line of Chapter One-“Call me Ishmael.”-is one of the most famous in literature. Although the book initially received mixed reviews, Moby-Dick is now considered one of the greatest novels in the English language and has secured Melville’s place among America’s greatest writers.
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