Moby Dick; or, the Whale by Herman Melville - 9789357278942

Name: Moby Dick; or, the Whale by Herman Melville - 9789357278942
Brand: Double 9 Books

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American author Herman Melville published his first novel, Moby-Dick; or, The Whale, in 1851. The story of Ahab, the captain of the whaling ship Pequod, and his irrational pursuit for vengeance against Moby Dick, the huge white sperm whale that wounded him on a previous journey, is told in the book by the sailor Ishmael. Moby-Dick, a work that contributed to the literature of the American Renaissance, had received mixed reviews upon publication, was a commercial flop, and was out of print when the author passed away in 1891. It wasn't until the 20th century, on the centennial of its author's birth in 1919, that it gained recognition as a \""Great American Novel.\"" William Faulkner expressed regret for not having written the novel himself, while D. H. Lawrence praised it as \""the best book of\n\nMoby Dick; or, the Whale\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note: the price advertised is a;