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A revelatory look at the life of the great American author-and how it shaped his most beloved works
Jack London was born a working class, fatherless Californian in 1876. In his youth, he was a boundlessly energetic adventurer on the bustling West Coast-an oyster pirate, a hobo, a sailor, and a prospector by turns. He spent his brief life rapidly accumulating the experiences that would inform his acclaimed bestselling books The Call of the Wild, White Fang, and The Sea-Wolf.
The bare outlines of his story suggest a classic rags-to-riches tale, but London the man was plagued by contradictions. He chronicled nature at its most savage, but wept helplessly at the deaths of his favorite animals. At his peak the highest paid writer in the United States, he was nevertheless forced to work under constant pressure for money. An irrepressibly optimistic crusader for social justice and a lover of humanity, he was also subject to spells of bitter invective, especially as his health declined. Branded by shortsighted critics as little more than a hack who produced a couple of memorable dog stories, he left behind a voluminous literary legacy, much of it ripe for rediscovery.
In Jack London: An American Life, the noted Jack London scholar Earle Labor explores the brilliant and complicated novelist lost behind the myth-at once a hard-living globe-trotter and a man alive with ideas, whose passion for seeking new worlds to explore never waned until the day he died. Returning London to his proper place in the American pantheon, Labor resurrects a major American novelist in his full fire and glory.
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I bought this for a class, but I was disappointed to find that a few pages were missing in the used copy I received. The content is intriguing, but I hate that I have to hunt for those missing parts. Just be careful when buying used.
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Aisha Patel
Interesting, But Not in Great Shape
I love Jack London's work, so I was excited to read this. Unfortunately, the used condition was worse than I anticipated. The spine is really worn out and some pages are stained. Still, the stories are worth it, just wish it was in better shape.
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Tommy Nguyen
Classic Read on a Budget!
Jack London is one of my all-time favorites, and finding this in used condition made my day. The price was fantastic, and aside from some minor wear, it's a solid copy. Perfect for when you want to dive into his adventures without spending a fortune!
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Emily Sanchez
A Deep Dive Into History
I picked this up to learn more about Jack London and his impact on American literature. The used condition was better than I expected, with only a few dog-eared pages. It's a fascinating read and really brings his adventures to life!
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