The Call of the Wild

Author: (USA) Jack London (London/J.) / Luo Jiaqiong
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book primarily tells the story of a dog named "Buck," but it goes far beyond a typical animal story. Jack London once reminded readers, "This is an animal story, but in its themes and treatment, it is very different from other highly successful animal stories." This book is a profound modern fable. The story unfolds on multiple levels, showcasing the polysemy of the novel's themes and reflecting the various philosophies and social views the author believed in, including Marxism, Darwin's theory of evolution, Spencer's Social Darwinism, and Nietzsche's philosophy of the übermensch. The Call of the Wild is one of the most beloved animal novels, hailed as the "most widely read American novel in the world." On the day the novel was published, 1,000 copies were declared sold out, and over the next half century, nearly 20 million copies were sold in the United States and around the world. The novel is easy to read and understand, blending elements of animal stories, adventure stories, fables, and mystery stories, inspiring readers with courage and motivation. It is suitable for readers of all age groups and aesthetic tastes.