Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is an 1851 epic novel by American writer Herman Melville. The book is centered on the sailor Ishmael 's narrative of the maniacal quest of Ahab , captain of the whaling ship Pequod , for vengeance against Moby Dick , the giant white sperm whale that bit off his leg on the ship's previous voyage.

Feb 28, 2025 · Moby Dick is a novel by Herman Melville, published in London in October 1851 as The Whale and a month later in New York City as Moby-Dick; or, The Whale. It is dedicated to Nathaniel Hawthorne. Moby Dick is generally regarded as Melville’s magnum opus and one of the greatest American novels.

Jul 1, 2001 · "Moby Dick; Or, The Whale" by Herman Melville is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows Ishmael, a sailor on a whaling voyage, who seeks adventure and escape from his gloomy life on land.

Moby Dick: Directed by John Huston. With Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn, James Robertson Justice. The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.

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Mar 5, 2025 · The Metropolitan Opera premiere of Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer's Moby-Dick was boldly launched upon the deep last night — and the reviews are in!. Based on the epic novel by Herman Melville ...

Mar 1, 2025 · "Whale Migration has begun" The Moby is a Secret fish obtainable in the Whale Migration event. Due to its high rarity, it makes for a challenging catch, moving erratically across the fishing bar. When reeling, a -95% progress speed decrease is inflicted on the player. When hooked, a will pop above the player's head, and a shimmering sound is played - as with all …

Mar 2, 2025 · When “Moby-Dick” opens at the Metropolitan Opera this week, audiences will experience a deeply American story of unchecked ambition, fomented grievances and a self-destructive desire for revenge.