Is an epic novel of the sea, widely considered a masterpiece of American literature. Narrated by the sailor Ishmael, the story follows the ill-fated voyage of the whaling ship Pequod, commanded by the monomaniacal Captain Ahab.

Ahab is consumed by an obsessive desire for revenge against Moby Dick, a legendary white sperm whale that had previously destroyed his ship and severed his leg. The novel chronicles the Pequod’s relentless pursuit of the elusive whale across the world’s oceans, delving into the intricacies of 19th-century whaling, the diverse personalities of the crew (including the wise Starbuck and the enigmatic Queequeg), and profound philosophical meditations.