Description
A revelatory look at the life of the great American author Jack London and how it shaped his most beloved works. This biography explores the brilliant and complicated novelist behind the myth. Jack London was born a working-class Californian in 1876 and experienced a youth filled with adventure as an oyster pirate, hobo, sailor, and prospector. His experiences informed his bestselling books like The Call of the Wild, White Fang, and The Sea-Wolf.
Key Features:
- Explores the contradictions in Londons life, from his love of nature to his struggles with finances.
- Details his literary legacy and the rediscovery of his works.
- Written by noted Jack London scholar Earle Labor.
- Resurrects a major American novelist in his full fire and glory.