london, jack

Jack London's stories of adventure in the early twentieth century captured the imagination of the American public. As he ventured around the United States and the globe, he documented his adventures through his writing. Through excerpts and critical analysis, readers will examine London's most famous works (The Call of the Wild, To Build a Fire), which are dramatic and compelling stories of man versus nature and versus himself. Other works explore the human condition, particularly the plight of the poor and working class. An examination of the autobiographical nature of many of London's stories gives the reader a unique insight into the interaction between a writer's world and his work.

Includes a brief biography of Jack London, thematic and structural analysis of "The Call of the Wild", critical views, and more. Includes teacher notes.

Presents adapted selections from Jack London's "White Fang" and reproducible comprehension and vocabulary activity sheets.

"A middle grade biography of Jack London that sheds light on how he drew upon adventure and life experience to create works of literature"--.

Biography of the colorful American writer who had been an oyster pirate, a seal hunter, a mill worker, a hobo, and a political activist before becoming a popular author at the age of twenty-nine.

Provides background on the life of American author Jack London and the influences that shaped his life, and features essays that explore wildness as portrayed in his novel "The Call of the Wild.".

Provides background on the life of American author Jack London and the influences that shaped his life, and features essays that explore wildness as portrayed in his novel "The Call of the Wild.".

"The first authorized biography of a great American novelist"--Provided by publisher.