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Moby Dick (Deluxe Library Edition)

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The narrative follows Ishmael, a sailor who recounts Captain Ahab's relentless pursuit of Moby Dick, the formidable white whale that maimed him. This tale explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the struggle against nature. Initially overlooked, the novel gained recognition as a quintessential American work, influencing numerous literary figures, including William Faulkner and D. H. Lawrence, who praised its unique qualities and depth. Its status as a classic has solidified over the years, marking it as a significant contribution to maritime literature.

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Uzasna kniha

Jazyk
anglicky
Vydavateľ
Engage Classics
Rok vydania
2020
Väzba
pevná
Počet strán
552
ISBN13
9781774378885
Série
Prvé vydanie
1851
Pôvodný názov
Moby Dick or the White Whale
Hodnotenie
3,95 z 5
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The narrative follows Ishmael, a sailor who recounts Captain Ahab's relentless pursuit of Moby Dick, the formidable white whale that maimed him. This tale explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the struggle against nature. Initially overlooked, the novel gained recognition as a quintessential American work, influencing numerous literary figures, including William Faulkner and D. H. Lawrence, who praised its unique qualities and depth. Its status as a classic has solidified over the years, marking it as a significant contribution to maritime literature.