Moby-Dick

or, The Whale

Auteurs

• Herman Melville

Paramètres

• Pages: 546 pages
• Temps de lecture: 20 heures

• Aventure
• Classiques
• Fiction
• Fiction historique
• Littérature américaine

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The narrative follows Ishmael, a sailor on a whaling ship led by Captain Ahab, whose obsessive pursuit of revenge against a giant sperm whale drives the plot. Initially met with mixed reviews, the novel was largely forgotten until its resurgence as a quintessential American classic. Melville's exploration of obsession, revenge, and humanity's relationship with nature resonates deeply, making it essential reading for literature enthusiasts. This edition includes a new biography of the author, enhancing the reader's understanding of Melville's life and work.

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• Année de publication: 2020
• Reliure: (rigide)