The story of 'Moby Dick' centers on—

A

a mermaid

B

a whale

C

a crocodile

D

a shark

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Herman Melville was a prominent American novelist, short-story writer, and poet, best known for his profound contributions to American literature.

His works often explore themes of obsession, human struggle, and the complexity of the human condition.

  • Moby Dick is a novel by Herman Melville, first published in London in October 1851 under the title The Whale, and a month later in New York City as Moby-Dick; or, The Whale.

  • The novel is dedicated to Nathaniel Hawthorne and is widely regarded as Melville’s magnum opus and one of the greatest American novels.

  • The story revolves around the hunt for a giant whale, depicting the relentless pursuit of Ahab and the symbolic struggle between man and nature.

  • Main characters include Ishmael (the narrator), Ahab (the ship’s captain), Queequeg, and Starbuck among others.

Some of Herman Melville’s other famous novels are:

  • White Jacket

  • Bartleby, the Scrivener

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