Moby-Dick or, The Whale
by Herman Melville, Andrew Delbanco, Tom Quirk
Moby-Dick or, The Whale by Herman Melville, Andrew Delbanco, Tom Quirk holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.46 out of 5, based on 358.1K reader ratings. First published in 1851. The book spans 654 pages.
About Moby-Dick or, The Whale
"It is the horrible texture of a fabric that should be woven of ships' cables and hawsers. A Polar wind blows through it, and birds of prey hover over it." So Melville wrote of his masterpiece, one of the greatest works of imagination in literary history. In part, Moby-Dick is the story of an eerily compelling madman pursuing an unholy war against a creature as vast and dangerous and unknowable as the sea itself. But more than just a novel of adventure, more than an encyclopaedia of whaling lore and legend, the book can be seen as part of its author's lifelong meditation on America. Written with wonderfully redemptive humour, Moby-Dick is also a profound inquiry into character, faith, and the nature of perception.This edition of Moby-Dick, which reproduces the definitive text of the novel, includes invaluable explanatory notes, along with maps, illustrations, and a glossary of nautical terms.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Herman Melville, Andrew Delbanco, Tom Quirk |
| Published | 1851 |
| Pages | 654 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.46 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 358,050 |
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What genre is Moby-Dick or, The Whale?
Moby-Dick or, The Whale is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Moby-Dick or, The Whale worth reading?
Based on 358.1K reader ratings, Moby-Dick or, The Whale has an average score of 3.46 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Moby-Dick or, The Whale?
Moby-Dick or, The Whale has 654 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Moby-Dick or, The Whale?
Moby-Dick or, The Whale was written by Herman Melville, Andrew Delbanco, Tom Quirk. It was first published in 1851.
What is the ISBN for Moby-Dick or, The Whale?
The ISBN-13 for Moby-Dick or, The Whale is 9780142437250.0.
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