Language:EnglishPublisher:E-ArtnowISBN-13:9788027330089ISBN-10:8027330084UPC:9788027330089Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:PsychologicalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.46 inchesWeight:0.6614Product ID:SCMCDEV3BE
Martin Eden by Jack London - A Timeless Coming-of-Age Novel
Martin Eden stands as one of Jack London's most powerful and semi-autobiographical works, chronicling the intense journey of a young sailor determined to transcend his working-class origins through the pursuit of knowledge and writing.
The Story
This novel follows Martin Eden, a rough-hewn sailor from a proletarian background who falls deeply in love with Ruth Morse, a young woman from an educated, bourgeois family. Recognizing the vast social chasm between them, Eden embarks on a passionate campaign of self-education, devouring books and teaching himself to write in hopes of achieving the refinement and literary success necessary to win Ruth's hand and acceptance into her world.
Through Eden's struggles, London explores themes of social mobility, class conflict, individualism, and the often brutal realities of pursuing artistic ambition in early 20th century America. The novel serves as both a romance and a philosophical examination of what it means to rise above one's circumstances.
About Jack London
Jack London (1876-1916) drew heavily from his own remarkable life experiences when writing Martin Eden. London himself was an oyster pirate, railroad hobo, gold prospector, sailor, and war correspondent before becoming one of America's most celebrated authors. His firsthand knowledge of working-class struggle and his own journey to literary fame infuse this novel with authenticity and emotional depth.
London's adventure novels, sea tales, and stories of the Gold Rush and San Francisco Bay area remain classics of American literature, most inspired by his own extraordinary life.
Part of the Modern Classics Series
This edition is part of the Modern Classics Series, making essential works of literature accessible to contemporary readers. The paperback format offers an affordable way to experience this important American novel.
Key Themes
• Self-education and intellectual ambition
• Class struggle and social mobility in early 20th century America
• The pursuit of literary success
• Romance across class boundaries
• Maritime life and working-class experience
• Psychological depth and character development
Martin Eden remains relevant today as a penetrating examination of ambition, love, and the costs of pursuing one's dreams against societal expectations.
Language:EnglishPublisher:E-ArtnowISBN-13:9788027330089ISBN-10:8027330084UPC:9788027330089Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:PsychologicalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.46 inchesWeight:0.6614Product ID:SCMCDEV3BE
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Martin Eden by Jack London - A Timeless Coming-of-Age Novel
Martin Eden stands as one of Jack London's most powerful and semi-autobiographical works, chronicling the intense journey of a young sailor determined to transcend his working-class origins through the pursuit of knowledge and writing.
The Story
This novel follows Martin Eden, a rough-hewn sailor from a proletarian background who falls deeply in love with Ruth Morse, a young woman from an educated, bourgeois family. Recognizing the vast social chasm between them, Eden embarks on a passionate campaign of self-education, devouring books and teaching himself to write in hopes of achieving the refinement and literary success necessary to win Ruth's hand and acceptance into her world.
Through Eden's struggles, London explores themes of social mobility, class conflict, individualism, and the often brutal realities of pursuing artistic ambition in early 20th century America. The novel serves as both a romance and a philosophical examination of what it means to rise above one's circumstances.
About Jack London
Jack London (1876-1916) drew heavily from his own remarkable life experiences when writing Martin Eden. London himself was an oyster pirate, railroad hobo, gold prospector, sailor, and war correspondent before becoming one of America's most celebrated authors. His firsthand knowledge of working-class struggle and his own journey to literary fame infuse this novel with authenticity and emotional depth.
London's adventure novels, sea tales, and stories of the Gold Rush and San Francisco Bay area remain classics of American literature, most inspired by his own extraordinary life.
Part of the Modern Classics Series
This edition is part of the Modern Classics Series, making essential works of literature accessible to contemporary readers. The paperback format offers an affordable way to experience this important American novel.
Key Themes
• Self-education and intellectual ambition
• Class struggle and social mobility in early 20th century America
• The pursuit of literary success
• Romance across class boundaries
• Maritime life and working-class experience
• Psychological depth and character development
Martin Eden remains relevant today as a penetrating examination of ambition, love, and the costs of pursuing one's dreams against societal expectations.
