Life Of Jack London

by E. Haldeman-Julius

Book Overview

The Life of Jack London is a biography written by E. Haldeman-Julius that chronicles the fascinating life of one of America's most beloved writers. Jack London was born in San Francisco in 1876 and grew up in poverty, working odd jobs to support himself. Despite his difficult upbringing, he went on to become a prolific writer, producing over 50 books and numerous short stories and essays.London's writing was heavily influenced by his own experiences, which included working as a sailor, gold miner, and hobo. He was also deeply involved in the socialist and labor movements of his time, and his political beliefs are reflected in much of his work. Some of his most famous works include The Call of the Wild, White Fang, and Martin Eden.The Life of Jack London provides a detailed look at London's personal life, including his marriages, affairs, and struggles with alcoholism and depression. It also explores his literary career, from his early days as a struggling writer to his eventual success and worldwide fame.Overall, this book offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of America's greatest writers, providing insight into both his personal struggles and the social and political context in which he lived and wrote.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432586386
• ISBN13: 9781432586386
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"