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“To the last I grapple with thee; from hell’s heart I stab at thee; for hate’s sake I spit my last breath at thee.”
— Herman Melville
Why It's Lindy
Largely ignored on publication, now universally recognised as America's greatest novel. The white whale has become one of literature's most resonant symbols.
About This Volume
The obsessive hunt of Captain Ahab for the white whale. America's national epic and one of the most ambitious novels in any language.
Frequently Asked
Why should I read Moby-Dick?
Largely ignored on publication, now universally recognised as America's greatest novel. The white whale has become one of literature's most resonant symbols.
What is Moby-Dick about?
The obsessive hunt of Captain Ahab for the white whale. America's national epic and one of the most ambitious novels in any language.
