Moon-Face, and Other Stories (eBook)
117 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654734943-3 (EAN)
Jack London (1876-1916), an American novelist, journalist, and social activist, was a pioneer in the world of commercial magazine fiction and among the first writers to become a worldwide celebrity and earn a large fortune from writing. He was born John Griffith Chaney in San Francisco, California. London is best known for his tales of adventure and his vivid prose which captured the imagination of readers, placing them amidst the rugged environments he often described. His own experiences at sea, in the Klondike Gold Rush, and in various other trades and wanderings provided much of the material for his stories. His narrative style, characterized by a stark and direct approach, reflected his interest in the naturalistic school of writing, where human nature was depicted as a victim of immutable forces. London's works often consider the struggle for survival in a hostile environment, a theme evident in his well-known novels such as 'The Call of the Wild' and 'White Fang'. In 'Moon-Face, and Other Stories', London explores various aspects of human behavior and eccentricities through a collection of tales that integrate dark humor and satirical tones. London's progressive political stance is reflected in his sympathies for the plight of workers and his criticism of capitalistic systems, as seen in 'The Iron Heel'. His literary output was prodigious, and though his life was marred by health issues and personal challenges, his legacy includes a vast collection of novels, short stories, and essays that continue to inspire and entertain readers around the globe.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Schlagworte | 19th century fiction • 20th century • adventure and naturalism • adventure narratives • American Literature • american wilderness • Call of the Wild author • classic american literature • early 20th century authors • Early 20th-century themes • existential exploration • Fiction • Gold Rush narratives • historical fiction stories • Human Spirit • jack london short stories • Literary legacy • Moon-Face collection • Naturalistic storytelling • philosophical inquiry • public domain classics • Short Stories • social life and customs • Socio-economic critique • United States • Visceral realism |
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