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The Call of the Wild, White Fang & To Build a Fire

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The Call of the Wild, White Fang & To Build a Fire by Jack London includes three gripping tales of adventure and survival. Follow a domesticated dog as it reverts to its primal instincts in the Klondike wilderness, a wolf-dog navigating the line between savagery and civilisation, and a man’s struggle against the harsh elements of nature. Each story explores themes of survival, instinct, and the raw power of nature.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by gripping tales of survival and the raw power of nature. Jack London's vivid storytelling transports you to the wild frontiers, depicting the trials and triumphs of both humans and animals in harsh environments.

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The Call of the Wild, White Fang & To Build a Fire

London's 1903 novel about the dog Buck, who is forced to confront the harsh realities of survival in the brutal Arctic, is accompanied by the novel "White Fang" and a short story, "To build a fire".

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The Call of the Wild, White Fang & To Build a Fire presents three of Jack London’s most powerful and unflinching tales of survival, resilience, and the raw beauty of the wild frontier. This remarkable collection encapsulates London's profound ability to capture the stark realities of nature and the indomitable spirit of his memorable animal protagonists.

In The Call of the Wild, readers journey alongside Buck, a domesticated dog who is stolen from his comfortable home and thrust into the harsh and unforgiving Yukon wilderness during the Klondike Gold Rush. As Buck navigates his way through the perilous and brutally cold Arctic, he must shed his domesticated instincts to survive and ultimately answer the call within that draws him back to his primal roots.

White Fang offers a gripping and poignant tale of a half-wolf, half-dog hybrid who endures a brutal upbringing in the wilds of the Yukon. Abused and mistreated, White Fang’s journey is one of transformation from a ferocious and feared creature to a loyal companion, as he learns the ways of both the wild and the kindness of humans through the compassion of one man.

The collection is rounded out by the vividly stark short story, To Build a Fire, which places a solitary man and his dog in the extreme cold of the Yukon Territory. This tale highlights the relentless and indifferent power of nature as the man battles to survive against the merciless grip of the freezing temperatures. It is a harrowing tale of man's struggle to maintain hope and build a fire amidst overwhelming odds.

Jack London’s masterful storytelling and vivid prose bring the rugged wilderness to life, evoking both its brutal severity and breathtaking beauty. His exploration of themes such as survival, instinct, and the interplay between man and nature resonates deeply, making this collection a timeless classic.

Ideal for readers who appreciate adventurous tales filled with rugged landscapes and compelling animal characters, The Call of the Wild, White Fang & To Build a Fire is a must-read for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the exhilarating and perilous world of Jack London's remarkable imagination.

Series: Modern Library Classics

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The Call of the Wild, White Fang & To Build a Fire receives high praise for its vivid storytelling and deep exploration of the natural world and human instincts. Reviewers appreciate London's compelling characters and his evocative portrayal of the harsh wilderness. The collection is considered a classic for its timeless themes and masterful narrative style.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780375752513

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 1998

Country: United States

Imprint: Modern Library Inc

Contributors:

  • Introduction by E.L. Doctorow

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 244g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Jack London (1876-1916), by turns a renegade adventurer, a war correspondent, and an avowed socialist, first achieved fame with The Son of the Wolf (1900), a collection of short stories drawn from his experiences in the Klondike gold rush. "The greatest story Jack London ever wrote was the story he lived,said Alfred Kazin.

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