This is about the quest of Captain Ahab, a man consumed by his obsession with a legendary, giant white whale, Moby Dick. As the ship sails into dangerous waters, The captain's hysterical pursuit becomes a symbol for the inherent, often destructive, nature of human ambition. ""Moby-Dick"" is not merely a tale of daring do; it is a profound meditation on the human condition itself.
It can be read as part thriller, part sea adventure and part allegory.
By:
Herman Melville Introduction by:
Larzer Ziff Imprint: Everyman Hardcovers Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: New edition Dimensions:
Height: 210mm,
Width: 134mm,
Spine: 34mm
Weight: 658g ISBN:9781857150407 ISBN 10: 1857150406 Series:Everyman's Library CLASSICS Pages: 574 Publication Date:02 December 1991 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active