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Moby Dick

Melville's monumental novel of obsession, the sea, and the unknowable — dissected for what it actually is, and whether the journey is worth it.

LiteratureClassicMelvilleObsessionAmericanSea

VIDEOS (1)

4m
The Reality Check: A Decisional Guide to Reading Moby Dick
An honest guide to whether you should read Moby Dick — what rewards await, what to brace for, and how to survive the cetology chapters.

PODCASTS (1)

Ahab's Obsession and the White Void
What does the white whale actually represent? An exploration of Ahab's psychology and the novel's central metaphysical obsession.
17m

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Dissecting Moby Dick
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