Martin Eden: Jack London (Penguin American Library) - Softcover

London, Jack

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140187723 ISBN 13: 9780140187724

Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group, 1994

Synopsis

The semiautobiographical Martin Eden is the most vital and original character Jack London ever created. Set in San Francisco, this is the story of Martin Eden, an impoverished seaman who pursues, obsessively and aggressively, dreams of education and literary fame. London, dissatisfied with the rewards of his own success, intended Martin Eden as an attack on individualism and a criticism of ambition; however, much of its status as a classic has been conferred by admirers of its ambitious protagonist. Andrew Sinclair's wide-ranging introduction discusses the conflict between London's support of socialism and his powerful self-will. Sinclair also explores the parallels and divergences between the life of Martin Eden and that of his creator, focusing on London's mental depressions and how they affected his depiction of Eden.

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Review:

"Martin Eden is assuredly one of Jack London's greatest works."--Upton Sinclair

From the Back Cover:

Set in San Francisco, this is the story of Martin Eden, an impoverished seaman who pursues, obsessively and aggressively, dreams of education and literary fame. London, dissatisfied with the rewards of his own success, intended Martin Eden as an attack on individualism and a criticism of ambition; however, much of its status as a classic has been conferred by admirers of its ambitious protagonist.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0140187723
• ISBN 13: 9780140187724
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480