Moby Dick
Herman Melville
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at 250 WPM10h 32m
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Moby Dick
Published
1979
Publisher
Bruguera
Pages
632
ISBN-10
8402065929
Description
"Command the murderous chalices! Drink ye harpooners! Drink and swear, ye men that man the deathful whaleboat's bow -- Death to Moby Dick!" So Captain Ahab binds his crew to fulfil his obsession -- the destruction of the great white whale. Under his lordly but maniacal command the Pequod's commercial mission is perverted to one of vengeance. To Ahab, the monster that destroyed his body is not a creature, but the symbol of "some unknown but still reasoning thing." Uncowed by natural disasters, ill omens, even death, Ahab urges his ship towards "the undeliverable, nameless perils of the whale." Key letters from Melville to Nathaniel Hawthorne are printed at the end of this volume. - Back cover.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Moby Dick?
This edition of Moby Dick has approximately 632 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Moby Dick?
For most readers, Moby Dick typically takes between 13h 10m and 8h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 158,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 10h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 22 days • Estimated word count: 158,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Moby Dick?
The estimated word count for Moby Dick is approximately 158,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Moby Dick?
Moby Dick was written by Herman Melville.
When was Moby Dick published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1979. The original work may have been published on a different date.