Bøger af Jack London

As relevant today as ever, ‘The Scarlet Plague’ is Jack London's science fiction novel and a compelling post-apocalyptic dystopia.It has been 60 years since the Red Death nearly wiped out mankind, creating an apocalyptic and savage world. The few survivors, man and beast, become feral, and life as it once was known is slowly forgotten.James Howard Smith is one of the few survivors from the San Francisco area who remembers life before the plague. As the time on Earth drastically grows shorter, Smith tries to impart his memories to his grandsons, Edwin, Hoo-Hoo, and Hare-Lip, only to be met with disbelief. They ridicule his recollections of the past, finding Smith's depictions unbelievable.Written by renowned nineteenth-century American author of ‘The Call of the Wild’ and ‘White Fang’, ‘The Scarlet Plague’ presents themes that are astonishingly current in today’s world.Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels, which are considered classics today, among these 'Call of the Wild', 'Sea Wolf' and 'White Fang'.

Mammoths have been extinct for thousands of years. So what do you do when an insanely talented hunter and storyteller describes how he just killed one? Thomas Stevens is a skillful hunter, but his storytelling ability is where his real gift lies, are these mammoths real? What is being hunted out there?‘A Relic of the Pliocene’ is one of the intriguing short stories in Jack London’s collection ‘The Faith of Men and Other Stories'. All of the stories are set in Yukon, Canada, and they all boast a fast-paced plot, captivating characters, and London’s signature charmJack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but his unflinching realism eventually earned him the status of one of the highest-paid authors of his time. Many of his novels are considered classics today, his most notable being ‘Call of the Wild’, ‘Sea Wolf’, and ‘White Fang’. Fans of Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling, and Charles Dickens will enjoy his ability to make the mundane captivating.

Een dochter van de sneeuwvelden is de debuutroman van de vooroorlogse succesauteur Jack London. Het boek speelt zich af in de onherbergzame Yukon, een ijzig gebied in Canada. De vrouwelijke hoofdpersoon, Frona Welse, was opvallend zelfstandig, in een tijd waarin vrouwen in boeken meestal als zwak en afhankelijk werden neergezet.Er is echter ook kritiek op het boek, want Frona mag dan modern zijn in haar zelfstandigheid, maar het boek staat ook uitgebreid op een positieve manier stil bij haar opvatting dat witte mensen een superieur ras vormen.Jack London (1876-1916) was een pionier van het science-fictiongenre en een van de eerste schrijvers die rijk en wereldberoemd werd door zijn werk. Hij schreef tientallen romans en korte verhalen, naast essays, gedichten en toneelstukken. Behalve schrijver was hij ook actief als journalist.

Buck é um cão doméstico que, apesar de pequeno, domina a fazenda onde mora. Após ser vendido a um estranho, Buck emigra para a paisagem gélida do Ártico, onde encontra lobos perigosos e a solidão. Através de suas aventuras no Alasca, esse São Bernardo recupera o seu grito selvagem e liberta os seus instintos primitivos.Com essa obra, Jack London examina o embate entre o impulso selvagem e o controle civilizado. Ela foi adaptada para cinema em 1935 no filme "O Grito da Selva", estrelando Clark Gable, e em 2020 no filme "O Chamado da Floresta" com Harrison Ford e Dan Stevens.Jack London (1876-1916), escritor americano, nasceu como John Griffith Chaney. Desde muito jovem, ele trabalhou em muitas profissões, como carpinteiro e agricultor, o que o fez sonhar com a liberdade e aventuras. Aos 17 anos, embarcou como marinheiro em uma jornada que o levou para a costa do Japão e o inspirou a escrever sua primeira história. De volta à América do Norte, ele não encontrou emprego permanente e foi preso por vadiagem. Mais tarde, sua participação na corrida do ouro de Klondike, sua volta ao mundo inacabada e suas outras experiências pessoais continuaram alimentando sua inspiração. Ele adquiriu riqueza e fama com suas obras literárias antes de morrer aos 40 anos.Com diversas obras icônicas, seu famoso livro "O Lobo do Mar" foi adaptado inúmeras vezes para o cinema, destacando-se o filme homônimo produzido em 1913, que conta com a atuação do próprio escritor Jack London, e a minissérie homônima produzida em 2009.

You can’t move. You can hardly breathe. Your mind is the only escape you have.That’s what Daniel Stranding discovers in San Quentin prison. Strapped into a straitjacket, he learns to enter into a trance and journey back through his past lives. He’s been an advisor to Ponticus Pilot; a shipwrecked sailor on a desert island; a nobleman in Renaissance France. These memories grant him wisdom and respite from the horrors of his present."The Jacket" is a startlingly original delve into the human condition. It was inspired by Ed Morrell, a friend of Jack London’s who served time for bank robbery. Especially recommended for fans of thought-provoking science fiction.Jack London (1876–1916) was one of the first American writers to achieve worldwide celebrity. He did so with rugged adventure stories set in forbidding landscapes. And heroes who survive by embracing their most primal instincts.His breakthrough best seller was "The Call of the Wild". Inspired by his time in the Klondike Gold Rush, this hard-hitting novel is told from the perspective of a sled dog named Buck. It’s inspired many adaptations, including a big-budget movie starring Harrison Ford.Among London’s other notable works are "White Fang", also featuring a canine protagonist, as well as "The Sea-Wolf", "Martin Eden" and "The Iron Heel".

The relationship between indigenous people and American settlers has historically been a strained one, and California’s Sonoma Valley is no exception. Red Cloud is a local indigenous man who yearns for peace between the two groups - but is planting acorns enough to bring this peace?Published by Jack London in 1916, this play brings life to the long-standing issues of colonization, equality, and peace.Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but his unflinching realism eventually earned him the status of one of the highest-paid authors of his time. Many of his novels are considered classics today, his most notable being ‘Call of the Wild’, ‘Sea Wolf’, and ‘White Fang’. Fans of Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling, and Charles Dickens will enjoy his ability to make the mundane captivating.

We’ve all taken a dislike to someone for no real reason. But few of us nurture this hatred like the narrator of "Moon-Face".The target of his irrational malice is a man named John Claverhouse. With cold precision, the narrator sets to planning the man’s downfall. Why he has this urge, he can’t explain. But he knows he’ll feel immense satisfaction when John Claverhouse is made to suffer.In this macabre little tale, Jack London pinpoints a very common but unpleasant human trait. And then takes it to a horrifying extreme.This short story collection also includes "All Gold Canyon", which was adapted as part of the Netflix anthology movie "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs".Jack London (1876–1916) was one of the first American writers to achieve worldwide celebrity. He did so with rugged adventure stories set in forbidding landscapes. And heroes who survive by embracing their most primal instincts.His breakthrough best seller was "The Call of the Wild". Inspired by his time in the Klondike Gold Rush, this hard-hitting novel is told from the perspective of a sled dog named Buck. It’s inspired many adaptations, including a big-budget movie starring Harrison Ford.Among London’s other notable works are "White Fang", also featuring a canine protagonist, as well as "The Sea-Wolf", "Martin Eden" and "The Iron Heel".

Just how did we become the dominant species on the planet?Master storyteller Jack London considers the answer in "The Human Drift". Tracing humankind’s journey over the centuries, he examines the many forces that have helped shaped our story, from hunger to war. It’s a sharp-eyed essay that reflects his lifelong interest in evolutionary theory and socialism.In addition to "The Human Drift", this collection contains personal travelogues, a book review, and two one-act plays. London’s talent across form and genre is on full display. An essential for completists.Jack London (1876–1916) was one of the first American writers to achieve worldwide celebrity. He did so with rugged adventure stories set in forbidding landscapes. And heroes who survive by embracing their most primal instincts.His breakthrough best seller was "The Call of the Wild". Inspired by his time in the Klondike Gold Rush, this hard-hitting novel is told from the perspective of a sled dog named Buck. It’s inspired many adaptations, including a big-budget movie starring Harrison Ford.Among London’s other notable works are "White Fang", also featuring a canine protagonist, as well as "The Sea-Wolf", "Martin Eden" and "The Iron Heel".

The ring is where Joe Fleming feels most alive. The roar of the crowd, the pure, elemental force of the fight. But he’s willing to give it all up for Genevieve. All he asks is that she comes to see his final ever bout, due to be held on the eve of their wedding. It’s a match which will change their lives forever.To write "The Game", Jack London drew upon his time as a sports writer. He describes boxing with an unflinching, journalistic eye, standing it in stark contrast to Joe and Genevieve’s tender romance. This moving short story is recommended for sports fans and drama fans alike.Jack London (1876–1916) was one of the first American writers to achieve worldwide celebrity. He did so with rugged adventure stories set in forbidding landscapes. And heroes who survive by embracing their most primal instincts.His breakthrough best seller was "The Call of the Wild". Inspired by his time in the Klondike Gold Rush, this hard-hitting novel is told from the perspective of a sled dog named Buck. It’s inspired many adaptations, including a big-budget movie starring Harrison Ford.Among London’s other notable works are "White Fang", also featuring a canine protagonist, as well as "The Sea-Wolf", "Martin Eden" and "The Iron Heel".

A group of desperate prospectors, hungry and exhausted. Will the promise of gold keep them from each other’s throats?It’s the late 1800s, and thousands are flocking to Canada’s Klondike region in the hopes of striking it lucky. "The Wisdom of the Trail" follows a small group of Americans and indigenous people, traveling a dangerous trail. The weather is icy cold and their supplies are running low. With frustrations beginning to bubble over, this treasure hunt could soon turn into a bloodbath.Set in the same snowy landscape as his classic "The Call of the Wild", this is one of Jack London’s leanest, most intense adventures.Jack London (1876–1916) was one of the first American writers to achieve worldwide celebrity. He did so with rugged adventure stories set in forbidding landscapes. And heroes who survive by embracing their most primal instincts.His breakthrough best seller was "The Call of the Wild". Inspired by his time in the Klondike Gold Rush, this hard-hitting novel is told from the perspective of a sled dog named Buck. It’s inspired many adaptations, including a big-budget movie starring Harrison Ford.Among London’s other notable works are "White Fang", also featuring a canine protagonist, as well as "The Sea-Wolf", "Martin Eden" and "The Iron Heel".

Loretta is a young woman, and seriously heartbroken. She seeks for comfort in her older sister Daisy. Daisy’s husband decides to send Loretta to live with another couple; that way Loretta will gain enough distance to the man who broke her heart. Loretta, however, has a secret that worries her and keeps her up at night.‘A Wicked Woman’ is one of the short stories in Jack London’s collection ‘When God laughs and Other Stories’. The collection includes 12 exciting short stories that focus on the layers of the human mind.Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels, which are considered classics today, among these 'Call of the Wild', 'Sea Wolf' and 'White Fang'.

Two white men. Gold on indigenous land. An indigenous chief who is tired of exploitation. Based upon Jack London’s own experiences with the Klondike gold rush in 1987, ‘The God of His Fathers’ is a collection of short stories detailing the brutality and adversity that awaited men in the unforgiving expanses of the Yukon. Described by many as London’s best and most defining work, his remarkable insight and unflinching realism appeal to fans of both adventure and historical novels.Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but his unflinching realism eventually earned him the status of one of the highest-paid authors of his time. Many of his novels are considered classics today, his most notable being ‘Call of the Wild’, ‘Sea Wolf’, and ‘White Fang’. Fans of Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling, and Charles Dickens will enjoy his ability to make the mundane captivating.

Howard Knox is a congressman who wants to expose local corruption. One of the men involved is a businessman called Anthony Starkweather - and he is ready to do anything to stop Knox from having his speech. Things get complicated, however, when Starkweather's daughter builds a friendship with Knox.'Theft: A Play in Four Acts' is a political play by Jack London, and its themes deal with capitalism. -

"e;La legge della vita"e; e una raccolta di racconti ambientati nel nord dell'Alaska, in una natura incontaminata senza tracce umane, dove la vita assume toni primordiali e la lotta per la sopravvivenza prende il sopravvento: bianchi e nativi agiscono senza comprendersi e le corse dei cani possono decidere della vita o della morte delle persone. Solo i piu forti sopravvivono. -

Le montagne del Nord America, i suoi fiumi, i suoi laghi. È la storia di uno scherzo finito male, di una comunità di cacciatori d’oro in cui la legge è ancora arbitraria, dove le persone si ammazzano per essere stonate, o per aver offeso la sensibilità artistica di qualcun altro, dove la pena non è la galera, ma un esilio di qualche giorno nella natura più selvaggia. I giorni di confino, così come le razioni di cibo che spettano ai trasgressori, vengono decise dal giudice, il signor Marcus O’Brien."La sparizione di Marcus O’Brien" è il decimo capitolo della raccolta "La legge della vita e altri racconti", una collezione di storie ambientate in Alaska.Jack London (1876-1916) è stato uno scrittore e attivista sociale americano. Di estrazione operaia, divenne una celebrità mondiale e uno degli autori più pagati del suo tempo. Scrisse diversi romanzi, oggi considerati classici, tra cui "Il richiamo della foresta", "Il lupo dei mari" e "Zanna Bianca".

Molly si trova in una tenda, al riparo da una tempesta di ghiaccio e vento, da qualche parte nella natura selvaggia del Nord America. Con lei ci sono degli uomini, degli inglesi. La pista per Dawson è al momento impraticabile, a detta degli uomini, ma Molly non è d’accordo. Se fosse stata lei un uomo, dice, o se loro fossero stati degli yankee, a quest’ora sarebbero in viaggio. Ma la tempesta imperversa al di fuori della tenda, e Molly, nonostante tutto, sembra non resistere più lì dentro."La moglie di Sivash" è il nono capitolo della raccolta "La legge della vita e altri racconti", una collezione di storie ambientate in Alaska.Jack London (1876-1916) è stato uno scrittore e attivista sociale americano. Di estrazione operaia, divenne una celebrità mondiale e uno degli autori più pagati del suo tempo. Scrisse diversi romanzi, oggi considerati classici, tra cui "Il richiamo della foresta", "Il lupo dei mari" e "Zanna Bianca".

John Fox, nato sul confine nord, si era trasferito dagli Stati Uniti in Canada per cominciare una nuova vita. Aveva preso moglie, una donna originaria del posto, e aveva così intrapreso il mestiere di fattore e messo su famiglia. Ma dopo la morte della moglie, le cose sembravano aver preso una brutta piega. Mesi di freddo e solitudine, e un trasferimento ancor più nell’entroterra, nel nord più selvaggio. Sarà lì che gli occhi del fattore si poseranno su Lit-lit, una giovane abitante di quelle zone.‘Il grido del corvo’ è l’ottavo capitolo della raccolta 'La legge della vita e altri racconti', una collezione di storie ambientate in Alaska.Jack London (1876-1916) è stato uno scrittore e attivista sociale americano. Di estrazione operaia, divenne una celebrità mondiale e uno degli autori più pagati del suo tempo. Scrisse diversi romanzi, oggi considerati classici, tra cui "Il richiamo della foresta", "Il lupo dei mari" e "Zanna Bianca".

Negore viaggia leggero. Addosso porta solo un fucile, del salmone essiccato, qualche foglia di tabacco. Davanti a lui il suo popolo in fuga. Alle sue spalle, le distese dell’Alaska, i boschi, le montagne, i laghi, e ancor più dietro i Russi che avanzano velocemente, la minaccia da cui la sua tribù scappa con tutte le proprie forze, senza voltarsi. È nei pressi del fiume Pee-lat, che Negore raggiunge finalmente la sua gente, in una notte d’estate nordamericana. Ad aspettarlo c’è Oona, sua moglie. Davanti al fuoco, Negore dice di avere nuove notizie.'Negore, il vile' è il sesto capitolo della raccolta 'La legge della vita e altri racconti', una collezione di storie ambientate in Alaska.Jack London (1876-1916) è stato uno scrittore e attivista sociale americano. Di estrazione operaia, divenne una celebrità mondiale e uno degli autori più pagati del suo tempo. Scrisse diversi romanzi, oggi considerati classici, tra cui "Il richiamo della foresta", "Il lupo dei mari" e "Zanna Bianca".

La storia è ambientata nel Klondike alla fine del XIX secolo. Sono i memorabili tempi della corsa all'oro. Una guida indigena conduce un gruppo di uomini attraverso un sentiero pericoloso. Il clima è estremamente freddo e i rifornimenti cominciano a scarseggiare. In queste circostanze così difficili sarebbe importante che gli uomini restassero uniti. Tuttavia, alcuni uomini cominciano a ribellarsi, conducendo la storia verso sviluppi imprevedibili."La saggezza della pista" è un emozionante racconto di Jack London ispirato al periodo che lo scrittore trascorse nel Klondike.Jack London (1876-1916) è stato uno scrittore e attivista sociale americano. Di estrazione operaia, divenne una celebrità mondiale e uno degli autori più pagati del suo tempo. Scrisse diversi romanzi, oggi considerati classici, tra cui "Il richiamo della foresta", "Il lupo dei mari" e "Zanna Bianca".

"El vagabundo de las estrellas" es la última obra publicada por Jack London, escrita en 1915. Se trata de una feroz crítica a la sociedad de su tiempo y a ciertas prácticas como la pena de muerte que, en algunos países, todavía están en práctica."Lo cierto es que la pena de muerte me merece muy poco respeto. No solo es un juego sucio, que degrada a los perros verdugos que se encargan personalmente de ejecutarla a cambio de un salario, sino que degrada también a la comunidad que la permite, la aprueba con su voto y paga los impuestos necesarios para mantenerla."Darrell Standing, el protagonista de esta intensa historia, ha sido condenado por asesinato y espera a ser ejecutado en la cárcel de San Quintín. Durante el tiempo que pasa en el corredor de la muerte, le es aplicado otro castigo: esperar hasta el momento de su muerte en una camisa de fuerza.Durante el tiempo que dura este última tortura en el mundo de los vivos, Standing no se rinde al castigo físico y se evade en el mundo mental, consiguiendo transcender a otro plano de existencia, donde explorará sus recuerdos y vidas pasadas."El vagabundo de las estrellas" es un relato estremecedor a la vez que fascinante, donde London explora las diferentes consecuencias éticas y morales de la pena de muerte, a la vez que nos recuerda la importancia de la mente y la reflexión en la vida.Uno de los novelistas Americanos más conocidos, Jack London era también un periodista y activista social. Sus trabajos son relatos que romantizan las fuerzas de la naturaleza y la lucha de sus personajes por sobrevivir. A los veintiún años viajó a Alaska durante la fiebre de oro, donde obtuvo los conocimientos que lo llevarían a escribir títulos como "El Llamado del Instinto", "La Odisea del Norte", y "Encender una Hoguera". Gracias a esto, London fue uno de los primeros autores en lograr reconocimiento mundial y conseguir una fortuna de sus cuentos.

"La peste escarlata" es una novel de ficción posapocalíptica ambientada en el año 2073. Aunque Jack London publicó esta obra en 1912, la crítica coincide que este libro ha acabado siendo en una especie de texto profético de la situación actual en 2020, sumida en la crisis mundial del coronavirus."Sé que el linaje humano está destinado a retroceder más y más en la noche de los tiempos primitivos, antes de que vuelva a iniciarse la ascensión sangrienta hacia aquello que llamamos la civilización¿La vida? ¡Bah! No tiene ningún valor. Dentro de lo barato, es de lo más barato."El protagonista de "La peste escarlata", James Smith, es un antiguo profesor de 90 años y uno de los únicos supervivientes de la peste escarlata, una enfermedad mortal que azotó el mundo en 2013, matando a cualquier persona que se contagiase en unos 30 minutos.Después de años en total solitud, Smith se dirige al área de San Francisco para encontrar a otros supervivientes y reunirse con sus nietos, también vivos. Smith se embarcará en una misión esencial para transmitir todo su conocimiento del mundo pre-peste escarlata a sus nietos, pero esta tarea será más dura y difícil de lo esperado, encontrándose con continuas dudas por parte de sus nietos sobre sus creencias y veracidad de un mundo que nunca conocieron y que solo existe en la memoria de James Smith.Uno de los novelistas americanos más conocidos, Jack London era también un periodista y activista social. Sus trabajos son relatos que romantizan las fuerzas de la naturaleza y la lucha de sus personajes por sobrevivir. A los veintiún años viajó a Alaska durante la fiebre de oro, donde obtuvo los conocimientos que lo llevarían a escribir títulos como "El Llamado del Instinto", "La Odisea del Norte", y "Encender una Hoguera". Gracias a esto, London fue uno de los primeros autores en lograr reconocimiento mundial y conseguir una fortuna de sus cuentos.

Il mondo e cambiato in un modo che nessuno avrebbe potuto prevedere. Nel 2013 e arrivata una terribile pandemia che ha ucciso quasi tutti gli esseri umani. La malattia e stata chiamata la "e;morte rossa"e; perche poco prima della morte il volto della vittima diventava scarlatto.Adesso e il 2073 e il sopravvissuto alla pandemia James Smith vive in un mondo post-apocalittico, un luogo desolato dove non c'e posto per la scienza...-

Micaèle è un bonario cane terrier che vive nelle isole Salomone, la cui vita cambia radicalmente quando incontra un uomo bianco di nome Dag Daughtry sulla spiaggia. Daughtry pensa di poter vendere il purosangue Micaèle, e lo porta con sé sulla barca - e alla fine il cane navigherà fino a San Francisco. Durante il suo viaggio Micaèle conosce molte persone, alcune amanti degli animali, altre meno - e passo dopo passo è costretto a capire che non tutte le persone sono buone come lui credeva.Jack London (1876-1916) è stato uno scrittore e attivista sociale americano. Di estrazione operaia, divenne una celebrità mondiale e uno degli autori più pagati del suo tempo. Scrisse diversi romanzi, oggi considerati classici, tra cui "Il richiamo della foresta", "Il lupo dei mari" e "Zanna Bianca".

Après partir à la recherche de l’or, un homme perdu dans la neige cherche désespérément un moyen pour sauver sa vie. Il est suivi par un loup aussi affamé que lui... Va-t-il réussir à survivre aux dangers de la gelée et de la nature sauvage ?Jack London (1876-1916), écrivain américain, naquît en tant que John Griffith Chaney. Depuis très jeune, il fait de nombreux métiers tels que balayeur, menuisier et agriculteur, ce que lui fait rêver de liberté et d’aventures. À l'âge de 17 ans, il embarque comme matelot dans un voyage qui le mène au large du Japon et lui inspire son premier récit. De retour en Amérique, il ne trouve pas de travail fixe et se fait enfermer pour vagabondage. Plus tard, sa participation à la ruée vers l'or du Klondike, son tour du monde inachevé et ses autres expériences personnelles continuent à alimenter son inspiration. Il acquiert richesse et célébrité avec ses œuvres littéraires avant de mourir à l'âge de 40 ans. Son célèbre roman « L’Appel de la forêt » a été adapté au cinéma en 2020 dans le film de Chris Sanders avec Harrison Ford et Omar Sy.

A man travels through the frozen wasteland bordering the Yukon River, accompanied by his best friend – a large husky dog. The dog tries to dissuade the man from walking farther into the frozen land, but the man pushes on. At some point the man decides to stop and build a fire. Unfortunately, snow falls from one of the trees and extinguishes the fire. This is the moment where the problems truly begin.Why is the man travelling through the Canadian frozen lands? Where is he heading to? Will he manage to restart the fire? Will he and his friend survive in the harsh weather?Find all the answers in Jack London’s short story "To Build a Fire" from 1908.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels that are considered classics today, among these are "Call of the Wild", "Sea Wolf" and "White Fang".

Edith Whittlesey is born in a country district of England, where life flows as per the rule of thumb. She is married to an honest and hardworking miner, who works together with four other men. Usually no unexpected things happen, but one day it all changes. One of the miners bursts into the hut where his partners are sitting together with Edith. The man kills two of them but is stopped and tied up thanks to Whittlesey’s quick reaction.Why did the miner tried to kill his partners? Is it because of the gold they have gathered? Or is it a reason? What are the survivors going to do with the murderer? Is Edith’s husband going to kill him?Find all the answers in Jack London’s short story "The Unexpected" from 1906.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels that are considered classics today, among these are "Call of the Wild", "Sea Wolf" and "White Fang".

"When the World Was Young" introduces us to a thief named Dave Slotter, who intends to steal from James Ward - a famous and wealthy businessman. However, while Slotter walks through Ward’s property, he encounters a wild barbarian and is forced to fight for his life.Will Slotter escape from the wild man who wants to kill him? Who is the barbarian and what is he doing on Ward’s lands? Will the thief succeed in his plan?"Moon-Face" introduces us to John Claverhouse, a man who is unreasonably despised. The narrator of this story does his best to get rid of the poor man but fails with every attempt. However, tired of all his failures, the narrator decides to kill Claverhouse. For this purpose, he buys a dog.Why is Claverhouse hated by everyone? Why does the nameless narrator want to kill the man? How is the dog going to help him with his vicious plan?B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels that are considered classics today, among these are 'Call of the Wild', 'Sea Wolf' and 'White Fang'.

Skrupellos jagt Kapitän Wolf Larsen mit seinem Robbenfänger "Ghost" über den Ozean. Ausgerechnet von diesem Schiff wird der feinsinnige Humphrey van Weyden nach einem Fährunglück gerettet und auch mit ihm treibt der Kapitän, für den nur das Recht des Stärkeren zählt, sein schreckliches Spiel um Herrschaft und Macht. Der junge Literaturkritiker verachtet Larsens kapitalistisches Weltbild - kann sich seiner Faszination trotzdem nicht entziehen.

Der Hüne mit dem sprechenden Namen Burning Daylight ist unter den Goldsuchern Alaskas vor allem wegen seiner körperlichen Ausdauer und Stärke, aber auch für seine Großzügigkeit und Kameradschaftlichkeit bekannt. Als er jedoch fündig und über Nacht steinreich wird, wendet sich das Blatt: Burning Daylight scheint dem Fluch des Goldes zu erliegen ...

Il racconto "La legge della vita" di Jack London è uno studio sulla psiche umana e affronta il familiare ciclo della vita e della morte. Il vecchio Koskoosh, padre del capo di una tribù di nativi americani, sta morendo. Mentre la sua gente lo abbandona e lui si stende a terra nelle sue ultime ore in attesa della fine, Koskoosh guarda indietro nel tempo e ripercorre la sua vita. Eventi memorabili riempiono i suoi pensieri fino alla fine, anche fino all'arrivo dei lupi.Il racconto è una delle storie di London ispirata al periodo che lo scrittore trascorse alla corsa all'oro di Klondike alla fine del XIX secolo e fu pubblicato all'inizio del XX secolo.Jack London (1876-1916) è stato uno scrittore e attivista sociale americano. Di estrazione operaia, divenne una celebrità mondiale e uno degli autori più pagati del suo tempo. Scrisse diversi romanzi, oggi considerati classici, tra cui "Il richiamo della foresta", "Il lupo dei mari" e "Zanna Bianca".