A short summary of the book ishmael by Daniel Quinn?

Answer 1

Ishmael is a gorilla, who over the course of few centuries had learned to speak to people telepathically. In the book, Ishmael mentors an idealistic but somewhat dense writer that has been looking for a teacher all his life. Throughout the book, Ishmael helps the writer understand how the majority of humankind is enacting a story that will eventually destroy the world. The main idea of the book is that our society is created on a myth. The myth is so integrated into our society that we can't see beyond the fairy tale we created. Ishmael explains that no one could point out the difference between the myth and reality, that humans are already deeply rooted in the myth that all they could do is make it worse.

Answer 2

"Ishmael" is a philosophical novel that explores the issues of humanity's impact on the planet and the concept of civilization through a series of conversations between a man and a telepathic gorilla named Ishmael. The novel delves into themes of cultural mythology, environmental sustainability, and the ways in which human society could rethink its relationship with the natural world. Through Ishmael's teachings, the protagonist is challenged to question deeply held beliefs about human superiority and the notion of progress.