Life and Works of Jack London: A Journey of Success and Tragedy
Discover the intriguing life and literary works of Jack London, an American author, journalist, and social activist. From humble beginnings to achieving fame and fortune, delve into the stories of "The Call of the Wild," "White Fang," "Martin Eden," and more. Explore themes of social class, individualism, and love in London's captivating narratives.
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JACK LONDON
JOHN GRIFFITH CHANEY JOHN GRIFFITH CHANEY an American author, journalist, and social activist Born: January 12, 1876 San Francisco, California, US Died: November 22, 1916 Glen Ellen, California, US
LIFE lived in the lowest part of society in his youth decided to change his life by intellectual effort his works were rejected many times at last succeeded and became a millionaire fame and upper class life made him feel boring; committed suicide
WORKS The Call of the Wild (story of a dog) White Fang (story of a wolf) The Sea Wolf MartinEden South Sea Tales The Cruise of the Snark
MARTIN EDEN a former sailor from a working class background who falls in love with a young bourgeois woman and decides to educate himself at becoming a writer, so he can win her hand in marriage
MARTIN EDEN main characters: Martin Eden, Ruth Morse, Lizzie Connolly, Joe Dawson, Russ Brissenden major themes: social class, machinery, individualism versus socialism background: filling its pages with his frustrations, when he was on two-year voyage. The character of Ruth Morse was modelled on Mabel Applegarth - the first love of London's life.
