"Scorn of Women: A Play In Three Acts" by Jack London is a dramatic exploration of love and betrayal set against the backdrop of the Klondike Gold Rush. Amidst the struggle for survival in the harsh winter, relationships become as valuable as gold. The story centers on the wealthy miner Floyd Vanderlip, engaged to one woman but planning to run off with the charismatic dancer Freda Moloof. As other characters, including the perceptive Mrs. Eppingwell, become aware of Vanderlip’s scheme, they attempt to control the situation, leading to intense conflicts and surprising twists. The play examines the power dynamics between men and women, as Freda fights back and societal expectations clash with personal desires. Through heated confrontations and emotional revelations, characters navigate a world where love and loyalty are constantly tested.
Scorn of Women: A Play In Three Acts
By Jack London
In the Klondike, a planned elopement ignites a web of deceit and rivalry, revealing the high stakes of love and survival in a world ruled by ambition.
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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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