Ahab's Wife, or The Star-Gazer
Description
From the opening declaration that Captain Ahab was neither her first nor last husband, readers are immediately drawn into the extraordinary life of Una, a woman of remarkable courage and independence whose story has been largely untold. Inspired by a fleeting reference in Moby-Dick, Sena Jeter Naslund crafts a sweeping saga that transforms a minor character into a fully realized protagonist, exploring her rich and dramatic journey across the American landscape. Blending family drama, romantic adventure, and intimate portraiture, this novel offers a fresh perspective on marriage, ambition, and female agency in the nineteenth century. With lyrical prose and meticulous historical detail, Naslund creates a compelling narrative that honors both the grandeur of American adventure and the quiet strength of a woman navigating her own destiny. A masterwork of literary imagination that breathes new life into classic literature.
Available Editions
paperback
William Morrow Paperbacks
Published Aug 2, 2005
704 pages
ISBN: 9780060838744
Reviews
No ratings yet. Be the first!
No written reviews yet.
Details
First Published
1999
Language
en
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Ahab's Wife, or The Star-Gazer by Sena Jeter Naslund.