Moby-Dick; or, The Whale

Brief Overview

«Moby-Dick; or, The Whale» is a novel by American author Herman Melville, published in 1851. The story revolves around the voyage of the whaling ship Pequod, commanded by Captain Ahab, who is obsessed with avenging the giant white sperm whale named Moby Dick, which bit off his leg during a previous hunt. The narrative is told from the perspective of Ishmael, a young man who decides to escape the troubles of everyday life by going to sea in search of adventure. The book includes reflections on philosophical and social themes, descriptions of whaling techniques, marine fauna, and detailed accounts of the struggle between humans and the sea and its inhabitants.