Moby Dick

Moby Dick is a novel written by Herman Melville, first published in 1851. It tells the story of Ishmael, a sailor aboard the whaling ship Pequod, and Captain Ahab's obsessive quest to hunt the titular white whale, Moby Dick. The book explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the struggle between man and nature. Over time, it has become a classic of American literature, celebrated for its complex narrative and rich symbolism.