The tale which gives the book its name is a description of a man dying in the wilds of the northwest by slow starvation. The love of life and other stories by jack london, used. A collection of eight short stories from american author, journalist, and social activist jack london. The concluding story, negore, the coward, relates to the old days of the russian occupancy of alaska, and shows what a man will do to retain a womans love and wipe from his name an undeserved affix. Jack london books 19001949 publication year for sale in. Love of life is a collection of short stories published by jack london in 1907. They cross the tundra looking for food, all the while suffering from starvation and exposure to the elements. A true dog story is a novel by american writer jack london. We present the third of four parts of the short story love of life, by jack london. Read love of life online, free books by jack london. A riveting ensemble of creative prose and poetry of various structures, highlighting the sorrows and strengths of life and the sweetness and passion of love.
Love of life and other stories of excitement and romance by london, jack and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Written during his klondike period, the title story love of life follows the trek of a prospector across the canadian tundra. Jack londons love of life consists of 8 parts for ease of reading. After working in the klondike, london returned home and began publishing stories. Jack london questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on jack london. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the u. Written during his klondike period, the title story love of life follows the trek of a. The love of life and other stories by jack london abebooks. The collected works of jack london, including, love of life, the story of keesh, a days lodging, and the sun dog trail. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
Jack london 18761916 is one of the greatest american fiction and adventure writers whose narrative skill has fascinated readers around the world for over a hundred years. Great deals on jack london books 19001949 publication year. These eight stories are all set in alaska or the yukon territory, with the exception of one set in northern california which also touches on the subject of the klondike gold rush. Choose the part of love of life which you want to read from the table of contents to get started. Read love of life, free online version of the book by jack london, on.
The story of martin eden, an poor seaman who desires, above anything else, to be educated and famous. Jack london is known for his western adventure novels, including white fang and the call of the wild. Jack londons short story, love of life is about two gold prospectors, bill and an unnamed man, who are struggling to survive on the frozen tundra of canada. Synopsis jack london was born john griffith chaney on january 12, 1876, in san francisco, california.
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