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‘The Battle for Heaven and Earth’ Falls Short of Heavenly Aspirations

November 10, 2026 · 1 min read

Deep into Herman Melville’s epic novel about fate and revenge, God and man, whales and whalers, Moby Dick narrator Ishmael shares some advice for writers. “To produce a mighty book,” he says, “you must choose a mighty theme. No great and enduring volume can be written on the flea, though many there be who have Read more...

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