Herman Melville
What’s inside
Moby-Dick is a whaling voyage narrative featuring Ishmael’s adventures aboard the Pequod, captained by the vengeful Ahab, who seeks the white whale, Moby-Dick.
You’ll Learn
- Insight into 19th-century whaling industry
- Exploration of complex themes like obsession
- Appreciation for rich, symbolic storytelling
- Understanding of humanity through diverse character studies
Key Points
- Call Me Ishmael: The Iconic Opening
- Ahab’s Monomaniacal Quest
- The Pequod’s Diverse Crew
- The Symbolic White Whale
- Encounters with Other Whalers
- The Final, Fatal Chase
- Themes of Fate and Free Will
Who’s it For
- Classic Literature Enthusiasts
- Adventure Story Lovers
- Readers Interested in Symbolism
- Students of American Literature
About the author
Herman Melville was a 19th-century American novelist, short story writer, and poet, best known for his sea adventure novels.