Moby Dick (eBook) -

Herman Melville

Amazon Classics

2017

50 páginas

1h 40m

ISBN-13: 9781542099059

Ignoring prophecies of doom, the seafarer Ishmael joins the crew of a whaling expedition that is an obsession for the ship’s captain, Ahab. Once maimed by the White Whale, Moby Dick, Ahab has set out on a voyage of revenge. With godlike ferocity, he surges into dangerous waters—immune to the madness of his vision, refusing to be bested by the forces of nature.

An exhilarating whaling yarn, an apocalyptic theodicy, a tragic confessional, and a profound allegory, Moby Dick encompasses all that it means to be human—from the physical and metaphysical to the spiritual and emotional. Full of strange wisdom and wild digressive energy, it’s a singular literary performance universally regarded as one of the great American novels.

Revised edition: Previously published as Moby Dick, this edition of Moby Dick (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.

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Resenha: Moby Dick

"Moby Dick," by Herman Melville, is a classic novel centered around the voyage of the whaling ship Pequod, commanded by the obsessed Captain Ahab. Ahab is driven by revenge against the great white whale Moby Dick, which had previously severed his leg. The novel is narrated by Ishmael, a sailor who joins the Pequod seeking adventure.

The story follows the intense and perilous hunt for Moby Dick, which spans several months and takes the crew across the oceans. The whale symbolizes nature's power and mystery, as well as Ahab's personal vendetta and madness. Despite warnings and ominous signs, Ahab relentlessly pursues the whale, demonstrating his monomania.

The novel explores themes of obsession, revenge, humanity versus nature, fate, and the limits of knowledge. Melville’s detailed descriptions of whaling life, philosophical reflections, and the richly symbolic narrative make "Moby Dick" both an adventurous tale and a profound literary work.

The ending is tragic, with the destruction of the Pequod and most of its crew during a final confrontation with Moby Dick. Ishmael survives to tell the tale, symbolizing both resilience and witness.

"Moby Dick" is highly regarded for its complex characters and themes, although its dense prose and digressions on whaling can challenge some readers. Overall, it remains a landmark in American literature with enduring cultural significance.