Jack London

The God of His Fathers: Tales of the Klondyke (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Jack London was an American author who wrote some of the most famous novels of the early 20th century. London wrote on a variety of topics and is still one of the most read authors today. This edition of The God of His Fathers: Tales of the Klondyke includes a table of contents.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Charles River Editors
• Seitenzahl: 227
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. März 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781518300882
• Artikelnr.: 54363759

Autorenporträt

Jack London (1876–1916) was a prodigious American novelist and short story writer, whose works catapulted him into literary acclaim at the turn of the 20th century. His experiences as an adventurer and prospector during the Klondike Gold Rush significantly shaped his literary voice, infusing his narratives with rugged individualism and the stark realities of nature and survival. London's writings often explore the struggle between civilization and the untamed wilderness, as well as the impact of environmental conditions on human characters. One of London's lesser-known but impactful collections of short stories is 'The God of His Fathers: Tales of the Klondyke' (1901). This anthology captures the raw spirit of the Klondike, portraying the harrowing and often brutal experiences of those caught in the fever of gold hunting. Jack London's ability to invoke the visceral sensations of the northern landscape and the psychological complexities of his characters demonstrates his mastery of naturalist and realist literary styles. His influence extends to modern literature, with his tales serving as seminal narratives that convey the tempestuous relationship between humans and the natural world they strive to tame.