"The Abysmal Brute" by Jack London is a story about a young man named Young Pat Glendon, the son of a retired boxer, who is thrust into the violent world of professional boxing and is managed by Sam Stubener. The book looks at ideas such as innocence versus harsh reality, revealing how Young Pat, who grew up far away from cities, must use his inherited strength in the ring. As the story begins, Sam Stubener discovers Young Pat and his father after receiving a surprising letter. Despite initial doubts about his abilities, Young Pat enters the boxing world guided by Stubener. Together, they encounter many challenges linked to fame and public expectations, and they discover the darker side of boxing, leading to discussions about moral choices in the brutal and fascinating life of this fearsome fighter.
The Abysmal Brute
By Jack London
Raised away from cities, a fighter must navigate the corruption of professional boxing to become successful.
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About the AuthorJohn Griffith Chaney, better known as Jack London, was an American novelist, journalist and activist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and American magazines, he was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity and earn a large fortune from writing. He was also an innovator in the genre that would later become known as science fiction.
John Griffith Chaney, better known as Jack London, was an American novelist, journalist and activist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and American magazines, he was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity and earn a large fortune from writing. He was also an innovator in the genre that would later become known as science fiction.
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