Martin Eden

by Jack London

Overview

Jack London's "Martin Eden" is a powerful work of autobiographical fiction set against the vibrant backdrop of San Francisco. This literary classic explores themes of social mobility, class conflict, and the arduous path of a writer's journey.

Follow the protagonist's pursuit of self-improvement and literary success, set against a panorama of societal divides and personal struggles. This meticulously prepared edition brings London's compelling narrative to life, offering readers an opportunity to experience the raw energy and enduring themes of this timeless story. Explore the allure of sea adventures intertwined with intellectual awakening in this captivating novel. "Martin Eden" is a testament to the human spirit's relentless pursuit of knowledge and belonging.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781022969087
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/28/2025
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

Jack London (1876–1916) was born John Chaney in Pennsylvania, USA. In 1896 he was caught up in the gold rush to the Klondike river in north-west Canada, which became the inspiration for The Call of the Wild (1903) and White Fang (1906). Jack London became one of the most widely read writers in the world.

Reading Group Guide

Martin Eden, Jack London’s semiautobiographical novel about a struggling young writer, is considered by many to be the author’s most mature work. Personifying London’s own dreams of education and literary fame as a young man in San Francisco, Martin Eden’s impassioned but ultimately ineffective battle to overcome his bleak circumstances makes him one of the most memorable and poignant characters Jack London ever created. As Paul Berman points out in his Introduction, “In Martin, [London] created one of the great twisted heroes of American literature . . . a hero doomed from the outset because his own passions are bigger and more complicated than any man could bear.”

Editorial Reviews

One of Jack London’s greatest works.” —Upton Sinclair

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