The Sea-wolf
Author | : Jack London |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 410 |
Release | : 1904 |
Genre | : Arctic Regions |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Jack London |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 410 |
Release | : 1904 |
Genre | : Arctic Regions |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Jack London |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 1993-09-15 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0812522761 |
Uniquely packaged to appeal to the young reader with bright, colorful cover art and great cover copy, here is the Tor Classics edition of Jack London's Sea Wolf. A shipwrecked gentleman scholar is "rescued" by a brutal crew and their murderous captain. Unabridged.
Author | : Jack London |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 503 |
Release | : 2019-05-02 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 3732292096 |
The Sea-Wolf is a 1904 psychological adventure novel by American writer Jack London. The book's protagonist, Humphrey van Weyden, is a literary critic who is a survivor of an ocean collision and who comes under the dominance of Wolf Larsen, the powerful and amoral sea captain who rescues him. (from wikipedia.org)
Author | : Jack London |
Publisher | : Independently Published |
Total Pages | : 362 |
Release | : 2021-04-30 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
The Sea-Wolf tells the story of a soft, domesticated protagonist - an intellectual man named Humphrey Van Weyden - forced to become tough and self-reliant by exposure to cruelty and brutality. The story starts with him aboard a San Francisco ferry, called Martinez, which collides with another ship in the fog and sinks. He is set adrift in the Bay, eventually being picked up by Wolf Larsen. Larsen is the captain of a seal-hunting schooner, the Ghost. Brutal and cynical, yet also highly intelligent and intellectual (though highly biased in his opinions, as he was self-taught), he rules over his ship and terrorizes the crew with the aid of his exceptionally great physical strength. Van Weyden adequately describes him as an individualist, hedonist, and materialist. Larsen does not believe in the immortality of the soul, he finds no meaning in his life save for survival and pleasure and has come to despise all human life and deny its value. Being interested in someone capable of intellectual disputes, he somewhat takes care of Van Weyden, whom he calls 'Hump', while forcing him to become a cabin boy, do menial work, and learn to fight to protect himself from a brutal crew.A key event in the story is an attempted mutiny against Wolf Larsen by several members of the crew. The organizers of the mutiny are Leach and Johnson. Johnson had previously been beaten severely by Larsen, and Leach had been punched earlier while being forced to become a boat-puller, motivating the two. The first attempt is by sending Larsen overboard; however, he manages to climb back onto the ship. Searching for his assailant, he ventures into the sleeping quarters, located beneath the main deck, the only exit being a ladder. Several, at least seven men, take part in the mutiny and attack Larsen. Larsen however, demonstrating his inhuman endurance, strength, and conviction, manages to fight his way through the crew, climb the ladder with several men hanging off him, and escape relatively unharmed. Van Weyden is promoted as mate, for the original mate had been murdered. Larsen later gets his vengeance by torturing his crew, and constantly claiming that he is going to murder Leach and Johnson at his earliest convenience, being the hunting season is done, as he can't afford to lose any crew. He later allows them to be lost to the sea when they attempt to flee on a hunting boat.During this section, the Ghost picks up another set of castaways, including a poet named Maud Brewster. Miss Brewster and van Weyden had known each other previously-but only as writers. Both Wolf Larsen and van Weyden immediately feel attraction to her, due to her intelligence and "female delicacy". Van Weyden sees her as his first true love. He strives to protect her from the crew, the horrors of the sea, and Wolf Larsen. As this happens, Wolf Larsen meets his brother Death Larsen, a bitter opponent of his. Wolf kidnapped several of Death's crew and forced them into servitude to fill his own ranks, lost previously during a storm. During one of Wolf Larsen's intense headaches, which render him near immobile, van Weyden steals a boat and flees with Miss Brewster.The two eventually land on an uninhabited island, heavily populated with seals. They hunt, build shelter and a fire, and survive for several days, using the strength they gained while on the Ghost. The Ghost eventually crashes on the island, with Wolf Larsen the only crew member. As a revenge, Death Larsen had tracked his brother, bribed his crew, destroyed the rigging of the sails, and set Larsen adrift at sea. It is purely by chance that van Weyden and Miss Brewster meet Larsen again.
Author | : Jack London |
Publisher | : DigiCat |
Total Pages | : 415 |
Release | : 2023-11-17 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
In his seminal work, 'The Sea Wolf,' Jack London delves into the themes of civilization versus savagery, individualism, and the power struggle between authority figures. The book showcases London's gritty and realistic writing style, establishing him as a pioneer of naturalism in American literature. Set against the backdrop of the harsh sea, London's vivid descriptions breathe life into the characters and their maritime adventures, making the novel a captivating read for those interested in maritime literature and psychology. 'The Sea Wolf' is a classic tale that continues to resonate with readers today, exploring the depths of human nature and the eternal conflict between man and the wild. Jack London's portrayal of the complex relationship between the protagonist, Humphrey Van Weyden, and the enigmatic captain, Wolf Larsen, reveals his deep understanding of human psychology and the will to survive against all odds. This book comes highly recommended for lovers of adventure, psychological drama, and masterful storytelling.
Author | : Jack London |
Publisher | : Prabhat Prakashan |
Total Pages | : 263 |
Release | : 2021-01-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
The Sea-Wolf' is a psychological adventure novel by American novelist Jack London. It first got published in 1904. The protagonist, Humphrey van Weyden, is a literary critic who is a survivor of an ocean collision and who comes under the dominance of Wolf Larsen, the powerful and amoral sea captain who rescues him.
Author | : Jack London |
Publisher | : Delphi Classics |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2017-07-17 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1786561727 |
This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Sea-Wolf’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Jack London’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of London includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘The Sea-Wolf’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to London’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles
Author | : Jack London |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 2019-12-27 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781651307298 |
The Sea-Wolf is a 1904 psychological adventure novel by American writer Jack London. The book's protagonist, Humphrey van Weyden, is a literary critic who is a survivor of an ocean collision and who comes under the dominance of Wolf Larsen, the powerful and amoral sea captain who rescues him. Its first printing of forty thousand copies was immediately sold out before publication on the strength of London's previous The Call of the Wild. Ambrose Bierce wrote, "The great thing--and it is among the greatest of things--is that tremendous creation, Wolf Larsen... the hewing out and setting up of such a figure is enough for a man to do in one lifetime... The love element, with its absurd suppressions, and impossible proprieties, is awful.
Author | : Jack London |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 414 |
Release | : 2023-08-28 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 3387007477 |
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Author | : Jack London |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 148 |
Release | : 2021-04-23 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |