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O, The Oprah Magazine  |  From the July 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
Moby Dick by Herman Melville
Moby Dick by Herman Melville

I believe some people have already remarked on this novel. Unflaggingly brilliant and stunningly modern. Besides learning a huge amount about whales and seafaring, you can also impress your friends with the origin of the name Starbuck.

— Hugh Laurie

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Printed from Oprah.com on Sunday, May 19, 2013
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