The Whale: In Search of the Giants of the Sea – A Moving Cultural History of Moby Dick and Our Fascination with Remarkable Mammals (P.S.)
by Philip Hoare
In The Whale, Philip Hoare explores the cultural history of Moby-Dick alongside humanity’s enduring fascination with whales. Reflective and wide-ranging, this book considers how literature and culture have shaped our understanding of these remarkable mammals and their powerful presence in the human imagination.
About This Book
The Whale is a cultural history of Moby-Dick and the lasting fascination whales have inspired.
Philip Hoare considers the relationship between literature, culture, and these remarkable marine mammals.
Centered on the enduring presence of Moby-Dick, the book examines why whales continue to capture the human imagination.
This edition offers a reflective exploration of the giants of the sea and their place in cultural history.
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