Bibliograph

To build a fire, and other favorite stories, Jack London

Type

Label

To build a fire, and other favorite stories, Jack London

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

To build a fire

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Jack London

Series statement

Dover thrift editions

Sub title

and other favorite stories

Summary

Born into poverty, Jack London led a knockabout existence before achieving success as one of the most popular authors of his era. In the course of his brief but active life, he sought adventure-as a hobo, prospector, sailor, and a dozen other occupations-along with self-education from the works of Marx, Darwin, Nietzsche, and Jung. The vitality and variety of London's experiences are reflected in his stories, which range from earthy accounts of survival in the Arctic and the South Sea Islands to gripping tales of political upheaval and drama within the boxing ring. The short story format offers an ideal showcase for London's narrative genius, providing a focus for the great power and fluency of his language. This collection features 13 of London's best works in the genre, including his most acclaimed short story, "To Build a Fire," in which a new arrival to the Klondike stubbornly ignores warnings about the folly of traveling alone. Additional tales include "A Piece of Steak," "The Mexican," "The Law of Life," "All Gold Canyon," and eight others

Target audience

adult

Classification