Mobi Dick or the Whale
Moby-Dick, or, The Whale, is one of the greatest works of American literature, combining elements of adventure and philosophical novels. The heroes confront fate and attempt to combat a mythical enemy, achieving an unseen goal while ignoring the possibility of disaster. The novel is imbued with symbolism and philosophical reflections on fate and the meaning of life. It was first published in 1851.
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Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul; whenever I find myself involuntarily pausing before coffin warehouses, and bringing up the rear of every funeral I meet; and especially whenever my hypos get such an upper hand of me, that it requires a strong moral principle to prevent me from deliberately stepping into the street, and methodically knocking people's hats off—then, I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can.
For God's sake, be economical with your lamps and candles! not a gallon you burn, but at least one drop of man's blood was spilled for it.
