Moby-Dick

Brief Summary

Captain Ahab hunts Moby Dick to get revenge on the white whale that took his leg years ago. His relentless obsession consumes both him and his crew as they sail across dangerous oceans on the Pequod. Ishmael, the story’s narrator, introduces the crew, explains the whaling business, and explores profound ideas like good vs. evil, fate vs. free will, and how humans interact with nature.