2. Overview
Introduction
Facts
Form of Writing
Style
Famous Literary
Works
3. Introduction
John Griffith "Jack" London (born John Griffith Chaney)
Jack London was the highest paid, most critically acclaimed writer of
his day. He wrote very passionately and strongly about life and
death, and the struggle to survive. He was able to develop his
writings from his own experiences as a sailor on the high seas, living
in Alaska, and working in the fields and factories while he resided
in California. London’s works appealed not just to a few, but to the
masses all over the world.
Socialism and Naturalism dominated his writings.
Often wrote from a “Dog’s perspective”.
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I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather
that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze
than it should be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be
a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent
glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The
proper function of man is to live, not exist. I shall not
waste my days in trying to prolong them, I shall use
my time."
– Jack London 1876-1916
5. Facts
American Author (both
fiction and non-fiction).
Socialist.
Play Write
Adventurer (Sailor)
Journalist
6. Form of Writing Style
He saw, once for all, that he stood no chance against a man with
a club. He had learned the lesson, and in all his after life he
never forgot it. That club was a revelation. It was his
introduction to the reign of primitive law, and he met the
introduction halfway. The facts of life took on a fiercer aspect;
and while he faced that aspect uncowed, he faced it with all the
latent cunning of his nature aroused.
- “Call of the Wild” Jack London
