The Moby-Dick Marathon
The Moby-Dick Marathon is a 24-hour nonstop public reading of Herman Melville’s classic novel Moby-Dick, held every January. It's a unique literary event that celebrates one of the most iconic American novels—and its deep ties to the city's whaling history.
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Each January, the New Bedford Whaling Museum hosts one of the world’s most celebrated live readings of Herman Melville’s iconic American novel, Moby-Dick. The annual Moby-Dick Marathon draws readers and enthusiasts from around the globe—both to the Museum’s campus and online—to share in this remarkable literary tradition.
