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The Call of the Wild

By Jack London
Series: The Penguin English Library
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The Call of the Wild by Jack London is a gripping tale that follows Buck, a pampered dog, who is thrust into the harsh wilderness of the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush. As Buck adapts to this brutal environment, he transforms from a domesticated pet into a fierce and resilient leader of a sled dog team. This enduring story explores themes of survival, instinct, and the primal call of the wild.
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This gripping adventure novel, set against the backdrop of the Yukon Gold Rush, may appeal to you if you're fascinated by tales of survival and the raw power of nature. Experience the thrilling journey of a domesticated dog, forced to embrace his primal instincts in the harsh wilderness. With themes of transformation and resilience, it's perfect for readers who enjoy intense and thought-provoking stories.

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The Call of the Wild

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Twenty new titles in the much-loved and hugely successful Penguin English Library series.

The Call of the Wild

'The facts of life took on a fiercer aspect and, while he faced that aspect uncowed, he faced it with all the latent cunning of his nature aroused.'

The biting cold and the aching silence of the far North become an unforgettable backdrop for Jack London's vivid, rousing, superbly realistic wilderness adventure stories featuring the author's unique knowledge of the Yukon and the behaviour of humans and animals facing nature at its cruelest.

The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War.

Series: The Penguin English Library

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The Call of the Wild is frequently praised for its vivid depiction of the Alaskan wilderness and the gripping transformation of its canine protagonist, Buck. Reviewers often highlight London's ability to explore themes of survival, instinct, and the clash between civilization and the wild. Many commend the novel's intense narrative and philosophical depth, noting how it captivates both young and adult readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241341490

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 124g

Pages: 160

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Jack London Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: The Penguin English Library

About the Author

Jack London (1876-1916) was born John Chaney in California USA. In 1896 he was caught up in the gold rush to the Klondike river in north-west Canada, which became the inspiration for The Call of the Wild (1903) and White Fang (1906). Jack London became one of the most widely read writers in the world.

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