Length22h 59m
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Herman Melville's 'Moby Dick' is an intricately woven tale that combines elements of adventure, philosophical musings, and profound psychological depth. The novel follows Ishmael, a sailor aboard the whaling ship Pequod, led by the monomaniacal Captain Ahab, who is obsessed with seeking revenge on the elusive white whale, Moby Dick. Through its innovative narrative style, which shifts between lyrical prose and dramatic dialogue, the novel interrogates themes of obsession, existence, and the sublime terror of nature. Published in 1851, 'Moby Dick' stands as a landmark of American literature, offering a critique of 19th-century industrialization and humanity's relationship with the natural world. Melville drew upon his own experiences at sea, having sailed on whaling ships in the Pacific, which imparts authenticity and depth to his portrayal of whaling life. His extensive reading of works by Shakespeare, the Bible, and nautical texts influenced the philosophical dialogue that permeates the book. 'Moby Dick' reflects Melville's grappling with existential questions and moral quandaries, revealing layers of complexity that speak to the human condition. Readers looking for a multifaceted literary experience will find 'Moby Dick' indispensable. It not only captivates with its epic narrative but also invites deep reflection on the nature of obsession and the quest for meaning. This seminal work has influenced generations of writers and scholars, making it essential reading for those seeking to explore the complexities of fate, vengeance, and human ambition.
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GenreLiterary Classics, Historical Fiction
Length22 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26CHAPTER 25. Postscript
2CHAPTER 1. Loomings
27CHAPTER 26. Knights and Squires
3CHAPTER 2. The Carpet-Bag
28CHAPTER 27. Knights and Squires
4CHAPTER 3. The Spouter-Inn
29CHAPTER 28. Ahab
5CHAPTER 4. The Counterpane
30CHAPTER 29. Enter Ahab; to Him, Stubb
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6CHAPTER 5. Breakfast
31CHAPTER 30. The Pipe
7CHAPTER 6. The Street
32CHAPTER 31. Queen Mab
8CHAPTER 7. The Chapel
33CHAPTER 32. Cetology
9CHAPTER 8. The Pulpit
34CHAPTER 33. The Specksnyder
10CHAPTER 9. The Sermon
35CHAPTER 34. The Cabin-Table
11CHAPTER 10. A Bosom Friend
36CHAPTER 35. The Mast-Head
12CHAPTER 11. Nightgown
37CHAPTER 36. The Quarter-Deck
13CHAPTER 12. Biographical
38CHAPTER 37. Sunset
14CHAPTER 13. Wheelbarrow
39CHAPTER 38. Dusk
15CHAPTER 14. Nantucket
40CHAPTER 39. First Night Watch
16CHAPTER 15. Chowder
41CHAPTER 40. Midnight, Forecastle
17CHAPTER 16. The Ship
42CHAPTER 41. Moby Dick
18CHAPTER 17. The Ramadan
43CHAPTER 42. The Whiteness of The Whale
19CHAPTER 18. His Mark
44CHAPTER 43. Hark!
20CHAPTER 19. The Prophet
45CHAPTER 44. The Chart
21CHAPTER 20. All Astir
46CHAPTER 45. The Affidavit
22CHAPTER 21. Going Aboard
47CHAPTER 46. Surmises
23CHAPTER 22. Merry Christmas
48CHAPTER 47. The Mat-Maker
24CHAPTER 23. The Lee Shore
49CHAPTER 48. The First Lowering
25CHAPTER 24. The Advocate
50CHAPTER 49. The Hyena
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