London's semi-autobiographical novel Martin Eden is a book that is meant to be read and reread, studied intently, discussed at length, and appreciated on many levels.
Smitten with a cultivated young woman, a sailor determines to better himself. London's semi-autobiographical novel offers a thought-provoking study of ambition, highlighted by memorable characters and a compelling narrative.
Jack London's Martin Eden was first published in 1909 and is the story of a young writer's quest for celebrity and love.
Ecrit en 1909, ce roman quasi autobiographique constitue une excellente introduction aux livres nombreux de cet écrivain américain. Méconnu et injustement oublié, on le redécouvre comme un conteur captivant et vigoureux. [SDM].
... “a joy that was . . . incalculable,” because, he said, he felt like “a student of Leonardo da Vinci who mixes his colors. ... 11 Dauman bought the rights to film “Paul's Wife” and then recruited Swedish coproducers to the project, ...
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This volume argues that Jack London's Martin Eden and Henry Adams' The Education of Henry Adams are two of the first works in American literature to embody the motif of existentialism.
This book is a favorite among writers, who relate to Martin Eden's speculation that when he mailed off a manuscript, 'there was no human editor at the other end, but a mere cunning arrangement of cogs that changed the manuscript from one ...
"Martin Eden" remains one of Jack London's best-loved works. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
Martin Eden, Jack London's semiautobiographical novel about a struggling young writer, is considered by many to be the author's most mature work.
"Martin Eden" remains one of Jack London's best-loved works. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.