Captain Ahab is an eerily compelling madman who focuses his distilled hatred and suffering (and that of generations before him) into the pursuit of a creature as vast, dangerous and unknowable as the sea itself.

Moby-dick: or, the whale

Derniers poèmes

On an island off the coast of Chile, Captain Amaso Delano, sailing an American sealer, sees the San Dominick, a Spanish slave ship, in obvious distress. Capt. Delano boards the San Dominick, providing needed supplies, and tries to learn from her aloof and disturbed captain, Benito Cereno, the story of how this ship came to be where she is. Dealing with racism, the slave trade, madness, the tension between representation and reality, and featuring at least one unreliable narrator, Melville's novella has both captivated and frustrated critics for decades.

Benito Cereno Fo Bi

Un homme est engagé comme copiste dans un cabinet de Wall Street. Et voilà qu'à peine arrivé. cet employé modeste se met, sans raison, à opposer à chacune des requêtes de son patron la même formule stupéfiante : I would prefer not to, "J'aimerais mieux pas". Cet homme, c'est Bartleby ; son destin, celui d'un original qui, par la force de quelques mots, sème autour de lui un vent de folie, sape toute autorité, et se coupe irrémédiablement du reste du monde. Fable grinçante où le cocasse le dispute au tragique. Bartleby est l'une des œuvres les plus corrosives de Melville. Les deux autres récits rassemblés dans ce volume lui font écho : les mystérieux marins solitaires des îles enchantées et Bannadonna, l'artisan génial reclus dans la tour du Campanile, sont les frères de Bartleby. A travers ces trois histoires, Melville, explorateur de l'âme humaine, construit un univers dans lequel chaque personnage, défiant la normalité, emporte le lecteur dans le vertige salutaire du doute.

Bartleby / Les Îles enchantées / La Campanile

Widely considered one of the great American novels, Herman Melville’s masterpiece went largely unread during his lifetime and was out of print at the time of his death in 1891. Called the greatest book about the sea ever written by D.H. Lawrence, Moby Dick features detailed descriptions of whale hunting and whale oil extraction as well as beautiful, incisive writing on race, class, religion, art, and society. The story, loosely based on a real whaling shipwreck, features the unforgettable, vengeful Captain Ahab, who obsessively hunts a great white whale who bit his leg off below the knee.

Moby Dick

Embark on a thrilling high-sea adventure with Captain Ahab and his relentless pursuit of the legendary white whale, Moby Dick. Set sail on the whaling ship, the Pequod, as the crew grapples with the dangers of the deep and the madness of their vengeful captain. A timeless tale of obsession, courage, and the ultimate battle of man versus nature unfolds on the vast ocean expanse. Brimming with rich symbolism and unforgettable characters, "Moby-Dick" captures the essence of human ambition and the complexities of the human spirit. Dive into this gripping classic that remains a testament to the triumphs and tragedies of seafaring lore. ABOUT THE AUTHORHerman Melville (1819-1891) was an enigmatic and adventurous American author, celebrated for his masterwork "Moby-Dick." With a spirit of exploration and a fascination for the unknown, Melville crafted gripping tales that delved into the depths of human nature and the mysteries of the sea. From his early maritime experiences to his profound philosophical inquiries, his writings showcased a unique blend of adventure and introspection. Though initially overlooked, Melville's literary genius has since been recognized, making him a literary icon whose legacy continues to inspire readers to embark on thrilling literary voyages of their own.

Moby-Dick - or, The Whale

"Les caractéristiques proverbiales des marins ne se révèlent peut-être nulle part aussi bien sous leurs aspects les plus farouches que dans les mers du Sud. La plupart des vaisseaux qui croisent dans ces eaux lointaines sont engagés dans la pêche au cachalot ; c'est un métier fait non seulement pour attirer les plus intrépides des matelots de toutes les nations, mais également pour nourrir en eux, de diverses façons, un esprit de licence extrême. En outre, ces voyages sont singulièrement longs et périlleux ; les seuls ports accessibles sont situés dans les îles barbares ou à demi civilisées de la Polynésie, ou le long de la côte occidentale de l'Amérique du Sud, où règne l'anarchie. D'où les incidents très extraordinaires, sans rapport direct avec la pêche, qui se produisent fréquemment parmi les équipages naviguant dans le Pacifique." New York, 26 janvier 1847

Omou

The life of a young heir, Pierre is altered when he meets a mysterious woman who claims to be his sister.

Moby-dick: or, the whale

Résumé

Plus de livres de Herman Melville

Critiques

Ce livre n'a pas encore de critiques