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     Patrick Stewart

     Captain Ahab
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     Henry Thomas

     Ishmael
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     Ted Levine

     Starbuck
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     Gregory Peck

     Father Mapple
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     Mr. Stubb
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     Shane Connor

     Mr. Flask

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     1. S1 E1 Mar 15, 1998
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     • Herman Melville's mad Captain Ahab spends years hunting the white whale that got his leg.
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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Moby-DickMoby-Dick - Wikipedia

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   Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is an 1851 novel by American writer Herman Melville. The book is 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.

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4. www.britannica.com › topic › Moby-Dick-novelMoby Dick | Summary, Characters, Author, Importance, & Facts

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   Jun 1, 2024 · Moby Dick, 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.

   • 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...
   • The action of Moby Dick takes place largely on Captain Ahab’s whaling ship, the Pequod, while sailing in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific oceans.
   • When Moby Dick was first published, the public was unimpressed. It sold fewer than 4,000 copies in total, including fewer than 600 in the United Ki...
   • The whale Moby Dick has been interpreted as a metaphor for a great many things, from the Judeo-Christian God to atheism and everything in between....
   • Moby Dick gained recognition as an important American novel in the 1920s, more than half a century after its publication. Its fame subsequently gre...

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   The best study guide to Moby-Dick on the planet, from the creators of SparkNotes. Get the summaries, analysis, and quotes you need.

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7. www.sparknotes.com › lit › mobydickMoby-Dick: Full Book Summary | SparkNotes

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   A short summary of Herman Melville's Moby-Dick. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of Moby-Dick.

   • Author: Herman Melville

   • Publish Year: 1851

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   Mar 7, 2024 · At its core, “Moby Dick” is the story of Captain Ahab’s relentless pursuit of the elusive white whale, Moby Dick, who had previously maimed him. The novel is narrated by Ishmael, a young sailor who joins Ahab’s whaling expedition aboard the ship Pequod.

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    Who wrote 'Moby Dick'?

    • Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is an 1851 novel by American writer Herman Melville. The book is 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.

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    Why is Moby Dick called the whale?

    • Perhaps as a way of emphasizing the novel’s concern with whales and whaling, Moby Dick was initially titled The Whale when it was released in England in 1851. The best study guide to Moby-Dick on the planet, from the creators of SparkNotes. Get the summaries, analysis, and quotes you need.

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    What is Moby Dick's alternate title?

    • Alternate title. Perhaps as a way of emphasizing the novel’s concern with whales and whaling, Moby Dick was initially titled The Whale when it was released in England in 1851. The best study guide to Moby-Dick on the planet, from the creators of SparkNotes.

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    When did Moby Dick become famous?

    • It was not until the mid-20th century that the novel became recognized as one of the most important novels in American literature. Moby Dick, novel (1851) by Herman Melville detailing the voyage of the Pequod, a whaling vessel whose captain is intent on finding the white sperm whale Moby Dick.

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    What is Moby Dick about?

    • Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" stands as one of the most iconic and enduring works in American literature. Published in 1851, this epic novel explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the existential struggle between man and nature.

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    Is Moby-Dick based on a true story?

    • Set in the early 19th century, Moby-Dick reflects the historical context of the American whaling industry. Melville draws on his own experiences as a sailor to provide a detailed and realistic portrayal of the whaling process, as well as the diverse crew members aboard the Pequod.

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    Set in the early 19th century, Moby-Dick reflects the historical context of the American whaling industry. Melville draws on his own experiences as a sailor to provide a detailed and realistic portrayal of the whaling process, as well as the diverse crew members aboard the Pequod.