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Moby Dick By Herman Melville

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Moby Dick is a novel written by Herman Melville, first published in 1851. It tells the story of Ishmael, a sailor aboard the whaling ship Pequod, and his obsession with hunting the great white whale, Moby Dick.

Key Features

  • Adventure at sea
  • Themes of obsession and revenge
  • Detailed descriptions of whaling practices
  • Complex characters

Pros

  • Rich and complex narrative
  • Exploration of profound themes
  • Iconic character of Captain Ahab

Cons

  • Long and dense passages may be challenging for some readers
  • Slow pacing in some parts

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