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1) Moby Dick
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Consumed by an insane rage, Captain Ahab has but one purpose in life-- revenge on the great white whale who maimed and disfigured him.
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This film explores the life and works of Herman Melville (1819-1891). In his novels, Typee, Omoo, and Moby Dick, Melville demonstrates his mastery of the epic sea story, the latter considered by many to be the preeminent American novel. The Melville Legacy offers students and teachers an overview of the life, times and writing of Herman Melville, focusing on Moby Dick. Divided into five chapters each program is intended for class and group discussion....
3) Moby Dick
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When Ishmael joined the crew of a whaling ship called the Pequod, he was eager for a life of adventure on the high seas. But he didn't know that what he was about to embark on would be the adventure of a lifetime. With Captain Ahab at the helm, Ishmael and his crewmates quickly learned that they weren't simply hunting whales. They were on a quest for the biggest catch there ever was: the great white whale of legend, Moby Dick.
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When Ishmael joined the crew of a whaling ship called the Pequod, he was eager for a life of adventure on the high seas. But he didn't know that what he was about to embark on would be the adventure of a lifetime. With Captain Ahab at the helm, Ishmael and his crewmates quickly learned that they weren't simply hunting whales. They were on a quest for the biggest catch there ever was: the great white whale of legend, Moby Dick.
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This program explores Melville's intentions in writing Moby Dick. This classic sea tale of revenge and spiritual depravity is arguably one of the most studied works in American literature. Divided into five chapters, James H. Bride, the host, establishes Melville's formative years, his whaling experiences in the South Pacific and then to Arrowsmith Farm in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, where Melville wrote his masterpiece. Additionally, leading Melville...
8) Moby Dick
Language
English
Description
Consumed by an insane rage, Captain Ahab has but one purpose in life--revenge on the great white whale who maimed and disfigured him.