Moby-Dick in Portuguese: Celebrating Language, Literature, and Maritime Heritage at the Moby-Dick Marathon

As part of the annual Moby-Dick Marathon, readers from around the world come together to bring Herman Melville’s masterpiece to life in a continuous, 25-hour public reading. Among the most meaningful moments of the marathon is the reading of Moby-Dick in Portuguese, honoring the deep cultural and maritime connections between New Bedford and Portuguese-speaking communities. This powerful reading highlights how Melville’s story transcends language, connecting generations through a shared literary and seafaring heritage.