London penned this book while living in Oakland, CA and running for Mayor as a Socialist. In "War of The Classes" he expounds his theories of government and economics which is very important since it is an American's view of a socialist society in the United States. Socialism was a political force on the American scene for decades before and after the turn of the century. Jack London was well known for his political views and this book sums it up. Most likely, this book is his most important out-right 'political book'. Eugene Debs was another important activist and writer from this dynamic…mehr
London penned this book while living in Oakland, CA and running for Mayor as a Socialist. In "War of The Classes" he expounds his theories of government and economics which is very important since it is an American's view of a socialist society in the United States. Socialism was a political force on the American scene for decades before and after the turn of the century. Jack London was well known for his political views and this book sums it up. Most likely, this book is his most important out-right 'political book'. Eugene Debs was another important activist and writer from this dynamic period before the Bolshevic Revolution in Russia. A Collector's Edition.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
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.
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