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Moby-Dick (eBook)

Including the D. H. Lawrence's critique of Moby-Dick

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2022
477 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654700143-0 (EAN)

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Moby-Dick - Herman Melville
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In Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, readers are immersed in a harrowing tale of obsession, revenge, and the relentless pursuit of a white whale. The novel is known for its mix of adventure, philosophy, and symbolism, presented in a complex narrative structure. Melville's writing style is rich in imagery and allegory, reflecting the author's deep exploration of human nature and the complexities of good versus evil. Moby-Dick stands out as a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its universal themes and enduring relevance in literature. Set against the backdrop of the 19th-century whaling industry, the novel offers a profound commentary on the human condition and the destructive power of unchecked ambition.

Herman Melville (1819-1891) was a profound American novelist, short story writer, and poet of the American Renaissance period. A quintessential figure in American literature, Melville is best known for his whaling epic 'Moby-Dick' (1851), which is considered one of the greatest novels in the English language. Born in New York City, Melville drew from his experiences at sea as a young man, which provided a wellspring of creative inspiration for his maritime narratives. His voyage on the whaler Acushnet became the foundational element of his magnum opus. Melville's work is characterized by his complex prose, rich in symbolism and deep philosophical themes. Though 'Moby-Dick' was initially a commercial failure, leading to Melville's decline in popularity during his lifetime, the 20th century saw a reevaluation of his work, with the novel gaining critical acclaim for its ahead-of-its-time exploration of existentialism and naturalism. Other notable works by Melville include 'Typee' (1846), a romanticized account of his time spent in the Marquesas Islands, and 'Billy Budd, Sailor' (posthumously published in 1924), which further cemented his legacy as a master of American letters. An innovator of narrative form and a precursor to modernist literature, Melville's influence is indelible in the canon of world literature.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 25.5.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
Schlagworte 19th Century American Literature • 19th-century setting • allegorical literature • american classic • American Renaissance novels • Captain Ahab • Captain Ahab character study • class and social status • destructive obsession • epic sea stories • God • Good and evil • Herman Melville books • Jack London • literary epic • Literary symbolism • man versus nature themes • maritime adventure novel • Modernist critique • pirates • Revenge Quest • Symbolic whale hunt • Voyage adventure • whale • Whaleship Pequod • whaling fiction • White sperm whale
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