Moby Dick
by Herman Melville
Moby Dick by Herman Melville holds a exceptional rating of 4.60 out of 5, based on 2.7K reader ratings. First published in 1851. The book spans 452 pages.
About Moby Dick
"Command the murderous chalices! Drink ye harpooners! Drink and swear, ye men that man the deathful whaleboat's bow -- Death to Moby Dick!" So Captain Ahab binds his crew to fulfil his obsession -- the destruction of the great white whale. Under his lordly but maniacal command the Pequod's commercial mission is perverted to one of vengeance. To Ahab, the monster that destroyed his body is not a creature, but the symbol of "some unknown but still reasoning thing." Uncowed by natural disasters, ill omens, even death, Ahab urges his ship towards "the undeliverable, nameless perils of the whale." Key letters from Melville to Nathaniel Hawthorne are printed at the end of this volume. - Back cover.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Herman Melville |
| Published | 1851 |
| Pages | 452 |
| Kindle Price | $0.0 |
| Genres | Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.60 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 2,716 |
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What genre is Moby Dick?
Moby Dick is categorized as Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.
Is Moby Dick worth reading?
Based on 2.7K reader ratings, Moby Dick has an average score of 4.60 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."
How many pages is Moby Dick?
Moby Dick has 452 pages.
Who wrote Moby Dick?
Moby Dick was written by Herman Melville. It was first published in 1851.
What is the ISBN for Moby Dick?
The ISBN-13 for Moby Dick is 9783791535883.
How much does Moby Dick cost on Kindle?
Moby Dick is currently available as a free Kindle download.
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