Moby Dick: Dive into the Depths of a Timeless Classic

by Herman Melville, Bookish

Overview

Dive into the heart of the ocean with Herman Melville's "Moby Dick." This enthralling tale of Captain Ahab's obsessed quest for the elusive white whale, Moby Dick, is a masterpiece that has captivated readers for generations. Join Ishmael, our insightful narrator, as he unveils the mysteries of whaling, the dangers of the sea, and the human spirit's relentless pursuit of vengeance. 🌊 "A timeless tale that evokes a myriad of emotions, from the thrill of the chase to the depths of human obsession." - Renowned Literary Critics Discover why "Moby Dick" ranks among the top novels in literary history, celebrated by The Guardian and the Encyclopaedia Britannica. This ebook edition brings the classic to your fingertips, optimized for a seamless reading experience. Featured as № 1 in "20 Classic Books You Must Read Before You Die" and acclaimed by readers worldwide. A gripping narrative of adventure and vengeance. Detailed insights into the world of 19th-century whaling. Memorable characters and profound philosophical reflections. Don't miss out on this epic journey. Dive in, explore the depths, and be part of a story that has shaped literature for over a century. 🐋 Grab your copy now and embark on an unforgettable voyage!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9782380377934
Publisher:	Bookish
Publication date:	09/18/2023
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	800
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Herman Melville was born in August 1, 1819, in New York City, the son of a merchant. Only twelve when his father died bankrupt, young Herman tried work as a bank clerk, as a cabin-boy on a trip to Liverpool, and as an elementary schoolteacher, before shipping in January 1841 on the whaler Acushnet, bound for the Pacific. Deserting ship the following year in the Marquesas, he made his way to Tahiti and Honolulu, returning as ordinary seaman on the frigate United States to Boston, where he was discharged in October 1844. Books based on these adventures won him immediate success. By 1850 he was married, had acquired a farm near Pittsfield, Massachussetts (where he was the impetuous friend and neighbor of Nathaniel Hawthorne), and was hard at work on his masterpiece Moby-Dick.

Literary success soon faded; his complexity increasingly alienated readers. After a visit to the Holy Land in January 1857, he turned from writing prose fiction to poetry. In 1863, during the Civil War, he moved back to New York City, where from 1866-1885 he was a deputy inspector in the Custom House, and where, in 1891, he died. A draft of a final prose work, Billy Budd, Sailor, was left unfinished and uncollated, packed tidily away by his widow, where it remained until its rediscovery and publication in 1924.

Date of Birth:

August 1, 1819

Date of Death:

September 28, 1891

Place of Birth:

New York, New York

Place of Death:

New York, New York

Education:

Attended the Albany Academy in Albany, New York, until age 15