The Collected Stories Of Jack London

Informationen zum Autor Jack London (1876-1916) was not only one of the highestpaid and most popular novelists and short-story writers of his day, he was strikingly handsome, full of laughter, and eager for adventure on land or sea. His stories of high adventure and firsthand experiences at sea, in Alaska, and in the fields and factories of California still appeal to millions of people around the world. Klappentext One of the greatest storytellers of our time, Jack London wrote prolifically. His tales of adventure vividly capture the struggle to survive against the forces of nature by both men and animals, and often their retreat to a primitive state in the face of death. While these tales brought him the most fame, London also wrote stories that showed his insight into the lives of people who worked at sea, and they areas wonderful as any of his work. The stories in this collection show the wide range of Jack London's storytelling talents, and they continue to thrill readers today just as they have for generations. Zusammenfassung One of the greatest storytellers of our time! Jack London wrote prolifically. His tales of adventure vividly capture the struggle to survive against the forces of nature by both men and animals! and often their retreat to a primitive state in the face of death. While these tales brought him the most fame! London also wrote stories that showed his insight into the lives of people who worked at sea! and they areas wonderful as any of his work. The stories in this collection show the wide range of Jack London's storytelling talents! and they continue to thrill readers today just as they have for generations.

Product details

• Authors: Jack London, London Jack
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2000
• EAN: 9780060955731
• ISBN: 978-0-06-095573-1
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 235 mm x 16 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; FICTION: Romance / Collections & Anthologies, FICTION: Short Stories (single author), FICTION: Small Town & Rural *, FICTION: Sea Stories, FICTION: Classics, FICTION: Fantasy / Collections & Anthologies, FICTION: Mystery & Detective / Collections & Anthologies, FICTION: Anthologies (multiple authors), FICTION: Psychological, FICTION: Erotica / Collections & Anthologies