"Call me Ishmael" says Moby Dick's protagonist, launching one of the great American novels. Part adventure story, part quest for vengeance, part biological textbook, and part whaling manual, Moby Dick was first published in 1851. The story follows Ishmael as he abandons his life on shore for an adventure on the waves, signing on to the whaler Pequod commanded by the obsessive Captain Ahab.Ahab has one goal: to hunt and kill the white whale Moby Dick, which took his leg on a previous voyage. His monomaniacal quest puts the entire crew in danger, pitting human will against the implacable forces of nature.Considered one of the Great American Novels and a masterpiece of world literature, Moby Dick is perfect for readers who appreciate epic adventure, philosophical depth, and extraordinary prose that ranges from gripping action to lyrical meditation on the sea and the human condition.
