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Moby Dick: The Ultimate American Epic of the Sea

A Timeless Saga of Vengeance, Madness, and the Hunt for the White Whale

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Moby Dick: The Ultimate American Epic of the Sea

By: Herman Melville
Narrated by: Rick Gines
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Can the thirst for revenge consume a man's soul until nothing else remains?

"Call me Ishmael." With these words, Herman Melville launches the ultimate tale of the sea. Captain Ahab is driven by a singular, manic purpose: to hunt and kill Moby Dick, the legendary White Whale that took his leg.

As the Pequod sails toward its fatal encounter, a commercial whaling expedition transforms into a terrifying metaphysical quest, pitting one man's unchecked pride against the chaotic power of nature.

Board the Pequod for a journey into the darkest corners of obsession:

  • The Legendary Hunt: Experience the tension and terror of the chase for a creature of mythic proportions.
  • A Portrait of Madness: Delve into the psychology of Ahab, a tragic hero willing to sacrifice his crew for vengeance.
  • Humanity at Sea: Join a diverse cast, from the noble Queequeg to the prudent Starbuck, on an adventure that explores the limits of knowledge and faith.

Set sail on the American epic that remains as vast, dangerous, and deep as the ocean itself.

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