Moby-Dick

An 1851 American novel by Herman Melville, Moby-Dick is one of the greatest classics of world literature. The epic tale follows Ishmael, a sailor who embarks on a whaling voyage aboard the Pequod, captained by the relentless Ahab. Obsessed with vengeance, Ahab is determined to hunt down the legendary white whale, Moby Dick, who had once taken his leg. As the journey unfolds, the crew faces the perils of the ocean, philosophical reflections on fate, human nature, and the madness of obsession. Blending adventure, profound symbolism, and moral contemplation, the novel remains a cornerstone of American literature.