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Adventure· United States

Moby-Dick

by Herman Melville
Aggregate Editorial Score39/100
Times Literary Supplement
Published 1851452 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1851, Moby-Dick established Herman Melville as one of the defining voices in adventure. Ishmael narrates the obsessive, disastrous voyage of Captain Ahab in pursuit of the great white whale Moby Dick. Melville's monumental novel—a thriller, an encyclopedia, and a meditation on obsession, fate, and the American character—is the great American novel. Themes of obsession, the sea, fate run through the work. The book has received recognition from Times Literary Supplement 1851.

Book Details

AuthorHerman Melville
Published1851
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages452
Category⚔️ Adventure
ISBN9780142437247
Editorial Score39/100
About the Category

⚔️ Adventure

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

Times Literary Supplement
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185112
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Herman Melville
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moby-Dick about?

Ishmael narrates the obsessive, disastrous voyage of Captain Ahab in pursuit of the great white whale Moby Dick. Melville's monumental novel—a thriller, an encyclopedia, and a meditation on obsession, fate, and the American character—is the great American novel.

Who wrote Moby-Dick?

Moby-Dick was written by Herman Melville, from United States. First published in 1851.

What awards has Moby-Dick won?

Moby-Dick has received the following awards and honours: Times Literary Supplement 1851.

Is Moby-Dick worth reading?

Moby-Dick is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in obsession, the sea, fate.

Where can I buy Moby-Dick?

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What category is Moby-Dick?

Moby-Dick is classified as Adventure. Action-driven stories of exploration, danger, and survival.

What country is Moby-Dick from?

Moby-Dick originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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