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Love of Life, and Other Stories

By Jack London

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Two men face death in the wilderness, where one's resolve is tested in a life-or-death ordeal against nature itself.

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1996-11-01
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Summary

"Love of Life, and Other Stories" by Jack London is a compilation of short stories from the early 1900s. The initial tale, "Love of Life," throws readers into a brutal battle for survival, charting the journey of two men, Bill and a companion, struggling through the desolate Canadian wilderness. Themes of hopelessness, resilience, and the deep-seated desire to live are strongly shown as the characters grapple with intense physical and emotional trials. As the narrator ventures across the bleak terrain with a debilitating injury, feeling increasingly abandoned, the story sets the stage for a gripping demonstration of human strength when faced with solitude and starvation.

About the Author

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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