Jack London

Broschiertes Buch

Children of the Frost

Beschreibung

First published in 1902, ¿Children of the Frost¿ is a collection of powerful short stories based around North America and the Klondike Gold Rush. Showcasing London's iconic writing style, he shares with us tales of Native Americans and Europeans trying to live amongst one another to the backdrop of the harsh terrain and climate of Alaska. John Griffith London (1876 ¿ 1916), commonly known as Jack London, was an American journalist, social activist, and novelist. He was an early pioneer of commercial magazine fiction, becoming one of the first globally-famous celebrity writers who were able to earn a large amount of money from their writing. London is famous for his contributions to early science fiction and also notably belonged to "The Crowd", a literary group an Francisco known for its radical members and ideas. The stories include: contents include: ¿In the Forests of the North¿, ¿The Law of Life¿, ¿Nam-Bok the Unveracious¿, ¿The Master of Mystery¿, ¿The Sunlanders¿, ¿The Sickness of Lone Chief¿, ¿Keesh, the Son of Keesh¿, ¿The Death of Ligoun¿, ¿Li Wan, the Fair¿, ¿The League of the Old Men¿, etc. Other notable works by this author include: ¿The Cruise of the Dazzler¿ (1902), ¿The Kempton-Wace Letters¿ (1903), and ¿The Call of the Wild¿ (1903). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Autor

Jack London, born John Griffith Chaney on January 12, 1876, in San Francisco, was an influential American novelist, journalist, and social activist. Known for his rugged tales of adventure, London gained fame with works like The Call of the Wild and White Fang, which drew from his experiences during the Klondike Gold Rush. His writing not only entertained but also addressed social issues, including workers' rights and socialism.A prolific writer, London became one of the first American authors to achieve both commercial success and international celebrity. His ability to capture the harsh realities of life and nature in his narratives established him as a key figure in American literature, especially within the Realism and Naturalism movements. Despite his success, London's personal life was marked by struggles with health and financial instability, yet he continued to write prolifically until his untimely death at the age of 40.London's legacy endures through his contributions to literature and his influence on subsequent generations of writers. His works, characterized by their vivid descriptions and exploration of human and animal instincts, remain widely read and studied, reflecting his enduring impact on American literary tradition.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Read & Co. Classics
• Seitenzahl: 158
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Juni 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 208g
• ISBN-13: 9781528712279
• ISBN-10: 1528712277
• Artikelnr.: 56959346