Moby Dick
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Published:
New York : Chartwell Books,, 2021., ©2016.
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Book
Physical Desc:
xx, 484 pages ; 20 cm
Lexile measure:
1200L
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Narrated by the crew member Ishmael, this epic whaling adventure follows the crew of the Pequod as its captain, Ahab, descends deeper and deeper into madness on his quest to find and kill the white whale that maimed him. Beyond the surface of ship life, whaling, and the hunt for the elusive Moby Dick are allegorical references to life - and even the universe - in this masterpiece by Herman Melville. Regarded as the Great American Novel, Moby Dick is the ultimate tale of seeking vengeance.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780785839781
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 5.3, 2 Points
Lexile measure:
1200

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Narrated by the crew member Ishmael, this epic whaling adventure follows the crew of the Pequod as its captain, Ahab, descends deeper and deeper into madness on his quest to find and kill the white whale that maimed him. Beyond the surface of ship life, whaling, and the hunt for the elusive Moby Dick are allegorical references to life - and even the universe - in this masterpiece by Herman Melville. Regarded as the Great American Novel, Moby Dick is the ultimate tale of seeking vengeance.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Melville, H. (2021). Moby Dick. New York, Chartwell Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Melville, Herman, 1819-1891. 2021. Moby Dick. New York, Chartwell Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Melville, Herman, 1819-1891, Moby Dick. New York, Chartwell Books, 2021.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Melville, Herman. Moby Dick. New York, Chartwell Books, 2021.

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