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Jack London
Paradox and Personal Conflict
One could argue that every story, every article, every book written about Jack London makes mention of two major competing philosophies. ...
Jack London (born Jan. ... 22, 1916) Considered by many to be America’s finest author, Jack London, whose name at birth was John Griffith Chaney, was born “south of the slot” on Market Street in San Francisco, California, on January 12, 1876. It is believed that he is the illegitimate son of William Chaney, who deserted Jack’s mother, before he was born. Flora married John London, a Civil War veteran who had recently moved to San Francisco, eight months after Jack was born. Jack did not learn the true circumstances of his birth until he was in his early twenties. ...
Jack had little formal schooling. ... In later years (mid-1890s), Jack returned to high school in Oakland and graduated. ... com/jacklondon
Jack London is best known for his books The Call of the Wild, White Fang, and The Sea-Wolf, and a few short stories, such as "To Build a Fire" and "The Law of Life. ...
Jack’s extensive life experiences included: being a laborer, factory worker, oyster pirate, member of the California Fish Patrol, sailor, railroad hobo, and gold prospector. ... One could argue that the parallel runs even deeper for Jack London. ... Jack London first became acquainted with ideas of socialism through the works of Karl Marx.
Approximate Word count = 1268
Approximate Pages = 5.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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