Moby Dick for English Students. Level A1 Beginners.

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Step aboard the Pequod and join Captain Ahab on the ultimate seafaring adventure in Herman Melville's "Moby Dick." This classic tale isn't your typical fishing trip; it's a white-knuckle, whale-chasing, sea-crazy journey that'll make you think twice about signing up for the maritime life. Picture this: a massive albino whale named Moby Dick and a vengeful captain with a peg leg, hell-bent on revenge. It's a nautical saga filled with salty characters, harpoons, and enough oceanic drama to make even the bravest sailor shiver in their sea boots. So, grab your compass, brush up on your maritime lingo, and set sail into the heart of the great white whale's watery domain. "Moby Dick" isn't just a novel; it's a literary storm at sea that'll leave you breathless and pondering the mysteries of the deep.

Moby Dick for English Students A1. This edition is not a translation of the work; it is a re-writing with some parts added or omitted, dispensing with many of the characters and situations found in the original novel, and adapted for learning English in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), Level A1, Beginners.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Read It
• Release date: Nov 24, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215498163

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MOBY DICK

For English Students A1 Beginners

Herman Melville

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A brief biography of Herman Melville

Herman Melville, born on August 1, 1819, in New York City. Melville's early life was a mix of adventure and hardship. His family faced financial struggles, and after his father's death, he worked odd jobs before setting sail on whaling ships in his late teens.

Melville's experiences at sea laid the foundation for his literary career. In 1846, he published his first novel, Typee, inspired by his time in the Marquesas Islands. Omoo followed, drawing from his Pacific travels. These early works garnered attention, but it was Moby-Dick (1851) that defined Melville's legacy. The novel, initially met with mixed reviews, delved into the complex themes of obsession, fate, and the human spirit against the backdrop of a whaling expedition.

Despite his later works, like Bartleby, the Scrivener and Billy Budd, not receiving widespread acclaim during his lifetime, Melville's literary reputation underwent a revival in the 20th century. His exploration of profound philosophical and psychological themes in the context of maritime adventures continues to captivate readers, securing his place as one of America's literary giants.

Herman Melville passed away on September 28, 1891, but his legacy endures, and Moby-Dick remains an enduring classic in American literature.

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CHAPTER 1

Loomings

Call me Ishmael. A few years ago, I didn't have much money and nothing interesting to do on land and I thought being a sailor was the best.

The sea is an endless source of mysteries and I wanted to sail around the world. But the main reason I wanted to go to sea was to hunt whales.

When I go to sea, I always go as a sailor and never as a passenger. Why should I pay for a ticket when I can pay with my work? I don't mind taking orders from an old ship captain. I might have to wash dishes or scrub the deck. The work is honest, and I don't mind doing it. Besides, being a passenger on a ship is very boring.

I put on a shirt, packed my bag, and went to New Bedford, Massachusetts. From there, I can go to Nantucket. Nantucket is the port where whaling ships depart. When I arrived in New Bedford, the ship to Nantucket had already left, so, I decided to stay overnight there. I walked up and down the dark streets, looking for a place