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Moby-Dick

or, The Whale

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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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Platební metody

4,0
Velmi dobrá
1401 Hodnocení
Podtitul
or, The Whale
Jazyk
anglicky
Rok vydání
2020
Vazba
pevná
Počet stran
546
ISBN13
9781528769983
Série
První vydání
1851
Původní název
Moby Dick or the White Whale
Hodnocení
3,95 z 5
Anotace
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.