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The Star Rover (Literary Classics),Used
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About the Author American novelist and short story writer Jack London (18761916) wrote fifty books, his most famous being The Call of the Wild, White Fang, and The Sea Wolf. One of America's great turnofthecentury writers, London lived as a sailor, waterfront loafer, and hobo, embarking on a successful literary career based on his travels, observations of nature, and his outspoken position in the Socialist Party. Product Description Novelist and short story writer Jack London (18761916) contemplated the strange theory of astral travel, penning The Star Rover in 1914. The last of London's fifty books, which include White Fang and The Call of the Wild, The Star Rover centers on San Quentin prison inmate Darrell Standing, a former university professor who is serving a life sentence for murdering a colleague. To escape the tortures of his confinement, he withdraws into dreams of past lives in which he experiences what he calls his 'eternal recurrence on earth.' Thus the fantastic becomes a vehicle for exposing the social injustices of the U.S. prison system.One of America's great turnofthecentury writers, London lived as a sailor, waterfront loafer, and hobo, embarking on a successful literary career based on his travels, observations of nature, and his outspoken position in the Socialist Party. Internationally recognized literary critic and essayist Leslie Fiedler, the former Samuel Clemens Professor at SUNY Buffalo, provides an insightful introduction to this lost classic.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Star Rover' by Jack London? A: 'Star Rover' explores themes of astral travel and the social injustices of the U.S. prison system through the experiences of Darrell Standing, a prison inmate.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Star Rover'? A: The author of 'Star Rover' is Jack London, a notable American novelist and short story writer.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does 'Star Rover' have? A: 'Star Rover' contains 335 pages.
- Q: When was 'Star Rover' published? A: 'Star Rover' was published on July 1, 1999.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Star Rover' have? A: 'Star Rover' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any introduction or commentary included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes an insightful introduction by literary critic Leslie Fiedler.
- Q: What is the genre of 'Star Rover'? A: 'Star Rover' falls under the genre of Classics.
- Q: Is 'Star Rover' suitable for readers interested in social issues? A: Yes, the book addresses significant social issues, particularly those related to the prison system in the U.S.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Star Rover' being offered? A: The edition being offered is a revised edition.