Moby-Dick is a classic novel written by Herman Melville, first published in 1851. It is a complex and multifaceted narrative that intertwines adventure, philosophical musings, and symbolic depth.The story is narrated by Ishmael, a sailor who joins the whaling ship Pequod. The ship is captained by the monomaniacal Ahab, who is driven by an obsessive desire to kill Moby Dick, a giant white whale responsible for destroying his previous ship and severing his leg. As the Pequod sails across the world's oceans, the crew encounters various challenges and sea creatures. The narrative delves deeply into the intricacies of whaling, the diverse crew's backgrounds, and Ahab's descent into madness.