Moby Dick (Complete Unabridged Edition)
By Herman Melville
Length23h 6m
About this audiobook
In 'Moby Dick (Complete Unabridged Edition)', Herman Melville masterfully weaves a tale of obsession, revenge, and the epic quest for a legendary white whale. Written in an ornate yet accessible style, the novel delves into complex themes such as the nature of good and evil, the limits of human knowledge, and the destructive power of unchecked ambition. Through the character of Captain Ahab, Melville explores the dark corners of the human psyche, making this book a timeless masterpiece of American literature. Set against the backdrop of the whaling industry in the 19th century, 'Moby Dick' stands as a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring appeal of the quest narrative. Herman Melville, a sailor by profession, drew inspiration for 'Moby Dick' from his own experiences at sea and the maritime culture of his time. His rich background in whaling and adventure infuses the novel with authenticity and depth, making it a work that continues to captivate readers of all ages. Melville's intricate characterizations and vivid descriptions set the standard for the American literary tradition that followed. I highly recommend 'Moby Dick (Complete Unabridged Edition)' to anyone interested in exploring the depths of human nature through a beautifully crafted and thought-provoking narrative. Melville's timeless classic offers readers a gripping story that transcends time and resonates with universal themes of morality, obsession, and the pursuit of the unknown.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length23 hrs 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 16, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Moby Dick (Complete Unabridged Edition)
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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