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Unter dem finsteren Kapitän Ahab kreuzt eine gemischte Mannschaft rauer Walfänger auf ihrem unheimlichen Schiff über die vier Weltmeere. Sie jagen den weißen Wal, den die Seeleute Moby Dick nennen. Moby Dick hat dem Kapitän ein Bein vom Körper gerissen, und nun verfolgt dieser den weißen Wal mit tödlichem Hass. Aber Kapitän Ahab und seine Mannschaft können ihrem Schicksal nicht entkommen ...dies ist der zweite Teil des Klassikers von Herman Melville.

Herman Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet of the American Renaissance period. He is best known for Moby-Dick, the opening line of which - ‘Call me Ishmael’ - is one of the most famous opening lines in literature. This BBC collection features lively full-cast dramatisations of three of Melville’s best-known works.

Meisterwerke der Weltliteratur.Ferne Länder, fantastische Völker und längst vergangene Zeiten - die Abenteuer Hörbibliothek nimmt Hörerinnen und Hörer mit auf eine Reise durch die klassische Abenteuerliteratur der letzten Jahrhunderte: Herman Melville: Moby Dick Giacomo Casanova: Gefangenschaft und Flucht aus den Bleikammern, Jonathan Swift: Gullivers Reisen, Mark Twain: Die Abenteuer des Huckleberry Finn, Jules Verne: In 80 Tagen um die Welt.

Herman Melville is one of the greatest figures in literary history. His classic Moby Dick is generally considered the finest novel ever written by an American. Yet in Melville’s day, Typee was a far more popular book. Largely autobiographical, this classic adventure story is set in the South Seas, where a runaway sailor is captured by the Typees. Described as “a fierce and unrelenting tribe of savages," the islanders have no intention of letting their captive go.

KALD MIG ISMAEL. For nogle år siden - det kan vaere lige meget hvor mange - havde jeg få eller ingen penge i min pung og ikke noget saerligt, der optog mig på landjorden. Jeg fik derfor den idé at sejle lidt rundt og se den del af verden, som er vand. På den måde forjager jeg min humørsyge og holder blodomløbet i gang.

Herman Melville is now seen as one of the great figures in American literature, a man who expanded the role of the novel and gave new and complex depths to the meaning of a story. His best work uses the form of the novel or the story as a means of carrying and discussing concerns about the nature of humanity, the role of God, and a sometimes satiric, sometimes bitter, examination of colonialism and capitalism.

The world-class writers featured in this collection are adept at conjuring the depth of passion that surrounds all stories of love and loss. The short story form is perfect for capturing the uplift and dizzying heights that accompany a new object of affection, as well as the queasy unease and bottomless longing of lost loves.

In his ninth and final novel, cultural observer, novelist, and poet Herman Melville gives us a picture of everything wrong with America in the decade preceding the Civil War. Evoking Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, this is a story of interlocking tales from a group of steamboat passengers...

Ismael un joven con experiencia en la marina mercante, decide que su siguiente viaje será en un ballenero. El joven entabla una amistad con el arponero Queequeg, con quien se enrolan en el Pequod, dirigido por el misterioso y autoritario capitán Ahab, un viejo lobo de mar con una pierna construida con la mandíbula de un cachalote. Ahab revelará a su tripulación que el objetivo del viaje, más allá de la caza de ballenas en general, es la persecución tenaz a Moby Dick, enorme ballenato que lo privó de su pierna.

A mysterious figure emerges from the mist of the Galápagos Islands, weaving tales that explore the stark beauty and hidden cruelty of nature. In "Encantadas or Enchanted Isles," Herman Melville invites listeners on a thought-provoking journey through ten philosophical sketches that delve deep into the essence of life, isolation, and the human condition. Each sketch unveils a unique story—a shipwreck survivor, a ghostly tortoise, and the haunting memories of lost souls—all set against the backdrop of these enigmatic islands. As you immerse yourself in Melville's rich prose, you’ll ...

Sie sind längst mythische Figuren, der weiße Wal und Kapitän Ahab. Aber Herman Melvilles Roman ist immer wieder neu zu entdecken: Diese neue Version des Moby-Dick ist eine Action-Fassung der legendären Hörspielproduktion von 2002, die schon mehrfach ausgezeichnet wurde. Eine erstklassige...

A vast ocean, a single obsession, and a hunt that consumes everything in its path. Moby-Dick from Herman Melville draws the listener into one of literature’s most powerful and relentless voyages. Told through the eyes of sailor Ishmael, the story follows the doomed expedition of Captain Ahab...

Mardi: and a Voyage Thither is the third book by American writer Herman Melville, first published in London in 1849. Beginning as a travelogue in the vein of the author's two previous efforts, the adventure story gives way to a romance story, which in its turn gives way to a philosophical quest.

When a mysterious scrivener named Bartleby begins working in a Wall Street law office, his peculiar behavior sparks a profound existential crisis for his boss, an unnamed lawyer. Instead of completing tasks, Bartleby simply replies, "I would prefer not to." This simple phrase sets off a chain of events that delves deep into themes of isolation, free will, and the human condition. As the lawyer grapples with Bartleby's unyielding passivity, he finds himself questioning the very nature of work and purpose in a society that values productivity above all else. In this thought-provoking novella, ...

Immerse yourself in the profound reflections on conflict and sacrifice as suggested by the title "Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War." This podcast delves into the themes of valor, tragedy, and the human experience during times of strife, offering listeners a rich tapestry of poetic and narrative explorations. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, inviting you to engage with diverse voices that capture the complexities of war and its aftermath. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that reveal the multifaceted nature of conflict and its impact on society ...

Explore the profound complexities of conflict and the human experience in "Selections from Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War." This podcast delves into the emotional landscapes shaped by the Civil War, inviting listeners to reflect on the myriad perspectives that emerge from the chaos of battle. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection of poems and narratives that capture the essence of war through personal stories, vivid imagery, and historical context. These unique explorations reveal not just the events of the war but also the moods and meditations ...

Immerse yourself in a world where deception and self-presentation weave a complex tapestry of human interaction, as suggested by the title Confidence-Man: His Masquerade. This podcast delves into themes of identity, morality, and the intricate dance between sincerity and artifice. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, inviting listeners to explore the nuances of human behavior through a rotating collection of narratives that challenge perceptions and provoke thought. The stories range from sharp cultural satire to profound philosophical explorations, all reflecting the timeless ...

A bored school teacher seeks adventure as a whale hunter. He has no idea that the mad captain of the Pequod is interested in pursuing only one whale - the enormous white beast that bit off his leg! Now it's too late to turn back.

Explore the harrowing narrative of "Benito Cereno," a gripping tale of mutiny and deception on the high seas. Based on a true story, this podcast unravels the complex dynamics between captor and captive, revealing the darker aspects of human nature.

Few things, even in literature, can really be said to be unique — but Moby Dick is truly unlike anything written before or since. The novel is nominally about the obsessive hunt by the crazed Captain Ahab of the book’s eponymous white whale. But interspersed in that story are digressions, paradoxes, philosophical riffs on whaling and life, and a display of techniques so advanced for its time that some have referred to the 1851 Moby Dick as the first “modern” novel.(Summary by Stewart Wills)