"Michael, Brother of Jerry" by Jack London is a tale that introduces Michael, a spirited Irish terrier, and traces his journey through the unpredictable world of humans following his separation from Jerry, grappling with themes of companionship, loyalty, and the stark realities of animal treatment. Set against the vivid backdrop of Tulagi, Michael's fate intertwines with Dag Daughtry, a ship's steward, beginning a series of events that tests Michael's spirit, challenging his understanding of loyalty and identity amidst the harsh realities of the human world, as the author uses the narrative to express a deep-seated aversion to the exploitative practices of animal training. As Michael unwittingly boards the steamer Makambo, a course is set that brings encounters with new characters, underscoring a narrative exploring mankind’s relationship with animals.
Michael, Brother of Jerry
By Jack London
An Irish terrier, separated from his first companion, navigates the human world, facing both kindness and cruelty as he searches for belonging and a place to call home.
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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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