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“All men live enveloped in whale-lines. All are born with halters round their necks; but it is only when caught in the swift, sudden turn of death, that mortals realize the silent, subtle, ever-present perils of life. And if you be a philosopher, though seated in the whale-boat, you would not at heart feel one whit more of terror, than though seated before your evening fire with a poker, and not a harpoon, by your side.”

Quote by Herman Melville

Book:Moby-Dick: World Classics

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Moby-Dick: World Classics

This literary masterpiece by an anonymous author, later attributed to Herman Melville, explores themes of obsession, fate, and the human condition through the narrative of Captain Ahab's quest for the white whale, Moby Dick. more

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Herman Melville

Herman Melville was a renowned 19th-century American novelist known for his profound psychological descriptions and unique literary style. His masterpiece, 'Moby-Dick', is considered a classic of American literature. more

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