Moby-Dick

In "Moby-Dick; or, The Whale" by Herman Melville, Ishmael, a young sailor, joins the crew of the whaling ship Pequod, captained by the enigmatic and obsessed Captain Ahab. Ahab is on a quest for revenge against the white whale Moby Dick, who had previously maimed him. The crew embarks on a perilous journey across the seas, facing various challenges and dangers, while Ahab's obsession with Moby Dick consumes him and drives the narrative toward its tragic climax. Along the way, the novel delves into themes of obsession, fate, and the nature of humanity, making it a complex and enduring work of literature.