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Moby-Dick
464 pages, 2003
fiction
1382 booksAn astonishingly frank, funny, and wise memoir about growing up differently. Since his PBS television debut in the Blackadder Series, the American profile of this multi-talented writer, actor, and comedian has grown steadily, especially in the wake of his title role in the film Wilde (which earned him a Golden Globe nomination) and his supporting role in A Civil Action.
Fry tells all readers what they have been waiting for: The real story behind his first novel, The Liar, and why he wrote it. Sent to boarding school at age 7, Fry survived beatings, misery, love affairs, carnal violation, expulsion, attempted suicide, criminal conviction, and imprisonment to emerge--at age 18--ready to start over in a world in which he had always felt a stranger.
Moby-Dick by Herman Melville is a deep exploration of obsession and its consequences. Captain Ahab's relentless pursuit of the white whale, Moby Dick, shows us how an unhealthy obsession can consume and destroy us. It's a powerful reminder to keep our passions in check.
Melville paints a picture of nature's indifference to human struggles. The vast, unforgiving ocean and the elusive Moby Dick remind us that we are small in the grand scheme of things. It's a humbling perspective that encourages us to respect and appreciate the natural world.
Through the diverse crew of the Pequod, we get to see the complexity of humanity. Each character has their own story, their own motivations, and their own flaws. It's a great way to explore the richness of human experience and the importance of empathy.
In Moby-Dick, the struggle between good and evil is a central theme. Ahab's quest to kill the white whale can be seen as a metaphor for man's struggle against evil. It's a thought-provoking look into the moral dilemmas we face in our own lives.
Throughout the book, the characters are constantly searching for meaning in their lives and in the world around them. Whether it's Ahab's quest for revenge or Ishmael's philosophical musings, Moby-Dick encourages us to dig deeper and find our own purpose.
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Moby-Dick is more than just a novel, it's a profound cosmos.
D.H. Lawrence - English writerMoby-Dick is the most splendid book I've ever read; it's my heart's blood.
William Faulkner - American novelistMoby-Dick is a work of high genius.
Edgar Allan Poe - American writerMoby-Dick is the greatest piece of literature written by an American.
Charles Olson - Modernist poetMoby-Dick is the most canonical of all American novels.
Harold Bloom - Literary critic
