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curiosities: * Ahab, during the first battle, he stuck a harpoon in the back of Moby Dick, so he had the idea of getting the captain's leg. * A movie was made about the novel, directed by John Houston. * The book could have been a story of adventure or a witness.
Moby-Dick is a classic novel written in 1851 by American author Herman Melville. Originally misunderstood by contemporary audiences and critics, Moby-Dick is now often referred to as "The Great American Novel" and is considered one of the treasures of world literature. The story tells the adventures of the wandering sailor Ishmael and his voyage on the whaleship Pequod, commanded by Captain Ahab. Ishmael soon learns that Ahab seeks one specific whale, Moby Dick, a white sperm whale of tremendous size and ferocity. Comparatively few whaleships know of Moby Dick, and fewer yet have encountered him. In a previous encounter, the whale destroyed Ahab's boat and bit off his leg. Ahab intends to take revenge.
The first line of Chapter One—"Call me Ishmael."—is one of the most famous opening lines in American literature. Although the book initially received mixed reviews, Moby-Dick is now considered one of the greatest novels in the English language and has secured Melville's place among America's greatest writers.
Moby Dick
bruniis added this comment 2009-09-30 18:05:23-05:00
nossa muito lindoo caandeias!! dorei melhor q o meu!
meninasda616 added this comment 2009-09-29 21:02:47-05:00
ta MTO BOM!!!
bruniis added this comment 2009-09-30 18:05:23-05:00
nossa muito lindoo caandeias!! dorei melhor q o meu!
meninasda616 added this comment 2009-09-29 21:02:47-05:00
ta MTO BOM!!!