Lost Face
Autor Jack Londonen Limba Engleză Paperback – 22 feb 2018
A beautfiul version with the first edition cover and original illustrations. This edition is part of the 100th Anniversary Collection honoring the 100th anniversary of Jack London's death in 1916.
6 ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS:A wonderful collection of seven stories by Jack London. The title story, "Lost Face" tells of a trapper ingenuously trying to avoid torture at the hands of his captors. The book also includes the all-time classic story, "To Build a Fire", telling of survival in the unforgiving wilderness. A solo newcomer ignores the advice of old-timers and travels alone in sub-zero temperatures where survival may depend on your ability to start a fire.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781948132626
ISBN-10: 1948132621
Pagini: 216
Dimensiuni: 133 x 203 x 12 mm
Greutate: 0.25 kg
Editura: MiraVista Interactive
ISBN-10: 1948132621
Pagini: 216
Dimensiuni: 133 x 203 x 12 mm
Greutate: 0.25 kg
Editura: MiraVista Interactive
Notă biografică
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.