... is seen in the class struggle novel THE IRON HEEL (1908). JOHN BARLEYCORN, which describes the London's drinking bouts, connects him with such authors as Charles Bukowski and Jack Kerouac. On the other hand, London's views about the superiority of white people and that only the strongest deserve to survive have placed ... was also influenced by the theories of Darwin, Spencer, Marx and Nietzsche. In his later years London was interested in the work of Carl Jung. His influence has been considerable on such writers as Ernest Hemingway, Jack Kerouac, and Robert Ruark. As for "The Sea Wolf...

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• Grade Level: High School

... the novel, along with the reluctant settings. John Griffith London (Jack London) was born January 12, 1876, in San Francisco, California (Hile 121). Jack London was the son of William Henry Chaney, an astrologer and Flora Wellman, a music teacher (Hile 121). Jack London adopted the surname of stepfather, John London. Jack London attended University of California, Berkeley, 1897-98 (Hile 121). Jack London married Bessie Mae Maddern (a tutor) April 7, 1900 and ... of his good pieces and a small majority said it was good, I thought it was good and I enjoyed the book every much. Jack London...

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• Grade Level: High School

The Call of the Wild by Jack London is an enchanting story of a dog's struggles through terrible times and its loyalty to its owner. Buck is the mixed breed dog that possesses human characteristics as well as animal. ... wouldn't place himself in that type of situation. Especially if he was going to travel with people like Mercedes and Charles. Then again, a sane man would even do that. Mr. London's novel was a great read. It was full of hidden themes that explained the story further. The Call of the Wild is an intriguing novel that emphasizes that the world we ... ...

• Word Count: 1575
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• Grade Level: High School