The Call Of The Wild

Jack London (1876–1916) was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist, best known for his adventure novels and stories of survival set in the wilderness. His works often explore themes of nature vs. civilization, individual struggle, and the harsh realities of life.

Notable Works:

• The Call of the Wild (1903) – A classic novel about Buck, a domesticated dog who is forced to survive in the wild during the Klondike Gold Rush.
• White Fang (1906) – The reverse story of The Call of the Wild, following a wild wolf-dog’s domestication.
• Martin Eden (1909) – A semi-autobiographical novel about a struggling writer’s pursuit of success and his disillusionment with society.
• The Sea-Wolf (1904) – A thrilling story of a shipwrecked literary critic who encounters a brutal sea captain.
• To Build a Fire (1908) – A famous short story about a man’s struggle against the deadly cold of the Yukon.

Themes & Influence:

• Survival and the power of nature – Many of London’s works focus on how human beings adapt to harsh environments.
• Social criticism – He often wrote about class struggle, socialism, and individualism.
• Adventure & realism – His writing, based on his own experiences, brought gritty realism to adventure fiction.

Legacy:

London was one of the first American authors to achieve worldwide fame and commercial success. His works remain widely read and studied, influencing generations of writers in adventure fiction and realism.