Jack London

The Night-Born

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Produktbeschreibung

John Griffith London (born John Griffith Chaney; January 12, 1876 - November 22, 1916) was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. A pioneer in the world of commercial magazine fiction, he was one of the first writers to become a worldwide celebrity and earn a large fortune from writing. He was also an innovator in the genre that would later become known as science fiction. His most famous works include The Call of the Wild and White Fang, both set in the Klondike Gold Rush, as well as the short stories "To Build a Fire", "An Odyssey of the North", and "Love of Life". He also wrote about the South Pacific in stories such as "The Pearls of Parlay", and "The Heathen". London was part of the radical literary group "The Crowd" in San Francisco and a passionate advocate of unionization, workers' rights, socialism, and eugenics. He wrote several works dealing with these topics, such as his dystopian novel The Iron Heel, his non-fiction exposé The People of the Abyss, The War of the Classes, and Before Adam. (wikipedia.org)

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bibliotech Press
• Seitenzahl: 148
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. April 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 252g
• ISBN-13: 9781647994488
• ISBN-10: 1647994489
• Artikelnr.: 60596454

Autorenporträt

Jack London was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist, best known for his adventurous stories and his vivid depictions of nature. Born in 1876 in San Francisco, he experienced a challenging childhood that fueled his desire for adventure and exploration. London gained fame with works like The Call of the Wild and White Fang, which reflect his fascination with the harsh realities of life in the Alaskan wilderness and the struggle for survival. A prominent figure in the literary naturalism movement, London's writing often explores themes of individualism, social injustice, and the influence of environment on character. He was also a staunch advocate for socialism, which influenced much of his political writing. Throughout his prolific career, London published numerous novels, short stories, and essays, leaving a lasting impact on American literature. His adventurous spirit and commitment to exploring the human condition continue to resonate with readers today.