Ahab's Wife, Or The Star Gazer by Sena Jeter Naslund
Or, The Star-Gazer
Set in the 19th century, this novel follows the life of Una Spenser, a resilient and adventurous woman whose journey takes her from a lighthouse on the New England coast to the high seas aboard a whaling ship. As she navigates the challenges of love, loss, and self-discovery, Una's story intertwines with the legendary Captain Ahab, offering a fresh perspective on the world of Moby-Dick. Through her eyes, readers explore themes of independence, identity, and the pursuit of one's dreams against the backdrop of a richly detailed historical setting.
- Published
- 1999
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 668
- Original Language
- English
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(5.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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