MOBY-DICK (Annotated)

MOBY-DICK (Annotated)

by Herman Melville
MOBY-DICK (Annotated)

MOBY-DICK (Annotated)

by Herman Melville

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Overview

"Moby-Dick" through Herman Melville, a literary masterpiece posted in 1851, plunges readers into the turbulent seas of obsession, revenge, and the everlasting war among guy and the enigmatic forces of nature. Set in opposition to the backdrop of the 19th-century whaling industry, the narrative follows the intrepid Captain Ahab on his relentless quest for the elusive white whale, Moby Dick, which transforms right into a metaphorical voyage into the depths of the human soul.


At its core, "Moby-Dick" is a masterful exploration of the intricacies of human nature. Captain Ahab, ate up through a fervent choice for vengeance, turns into an archetypal discern symbolizing the relentless pursuit of one's destiny. The narrative is a wealthy tapestry interweaving adventure, philosophy, and mental insight, presenting readers with a profound exam of the human condition.


Melville's prose orchestrates a symphony of language, with every bankruptcy serving as a literary voyage into uncharted waters. Employing a kaleidoscope of styles, from poetic and philosophical reflections to dramatic and suspenseful storytelling, Melville creates a multi-layered narrative tough readers to navigate tricky currents of symbolism, allegory, and metaphor.


The Pequod, Ahab's whaling ship, capabilities as a microcosm of society, showcasing a numerous group from across the globe. Melville's vividly drawn characters make contributions to the overarching issues of fate, unfastened will, and the inexorable march of time. From the harpoon-wielding Queequeg to the considerate and observant Ishmael, the group individuals constitute each archetypal and deeply human aspects of the human experience.


The white whale, Moby Dick, emerges as a legendary antagonist embodying the capricious and awe-inspiring strength of nature. Moby Dick transcends mere physicality, turning into a symbolic pressure tough humanity's knowledge of the universe. As Ahab's nemesis, the whale serves as a reflect reflecting the internal turmoil of the characters and a metaphor for the huge, detached cosmos.


Melville's narrative shape is formidable and innovative, with diversions into whaling practices, marine biology, and a play in the novel. These digressions improve the studying experience, presenting a holistic view of the arena Melville sought to depict.


As the Pequod sails via the huge ocean, readers embark on a sensory journey. Melville's descriptive prowess captures the beauty, terror, and chic majesty of the sea. Whether detailing whale anatomy or immersing the reader withinside the rhythmic ebb and float of the ocean, Melville's bright descriptions go beyond the written word.


"Moby-Dick" serves as a testomony to Melville's philosophical intensity and literary ingenuity.



Product Details

ISBN-13: 9782487438033
Publisher: Harper Wrenwood
Publication date: 01/09/2024
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 672
File size: 749 KB

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
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