🇬🇧🇨🇦🇦🇺🇺🇸🇳🇿🇮🇪Original Titel: 
"Moby Dick; Or, The Whale" 
 400+ pages – edited Version as a Classic eBook 
Moby Dick by Herman Melville is one of the most celebrated novels in American literature. First published in 1851, it tells the gripping tale of Ishmael, a sailor who joins the whaling ship Pequod, captained by the obsessed Ahab. Ahab is relentlessly pursuing Moby Dick, the legendary white sperm whale that once maimed him by biting off his leg. The novel explores complex themes including revenge, destiny, the nature of evil, and mankind’s longstanding struggle against nature. Melville’s detailed narrative, rich symbolism, and philosophical depth have earned the book a lasting place in the literary canon.
Herman Melville wrote Moby Dick towards the middle of the 19th century, drawing on his own sea-faring experiences and contemporary whaling culture. Though initially met with mixed reviews and modest success, the novel has sold millions of copies worldwide and inspired a vast range of adaptations and critical studies.
The story’s powerful influence extends into film and television. The most famous adaptation was released in 1956, directed by John Huston, starring Gregory Peck as Captain Ahab and Richard Basehart as Ishmael. Subsequent renditions include television miniseries featuring actors such as Patrick Stewart and William Hurt, cementing Moby Dick’s presence in popular culture. These adaptations continue to bring Melville’s epic exploration of obsession and humanity to new audiences across generations.
 
 
🇬🇧🇨🇦🇦🇺🇺🇸🇳🇿🇮🇪 Moby Dick; Or, The Whale by Herman Melville