Martin Eden

Author: Jack London (USA)
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: Jack London is one of the most famous writers of working-class origin in the United States. This book is his famous autobiographical novel. The protagonist, young sailor Martin Eden, meets a young lady from the upper class, Rose, by chance. Inspired by her, he diligently studies on his own and uses his rich and varied experiences as material to begin a hardworking writing career. Despite facing setbacks everywhere, he refuses to follow Rose's arrangement to work at her father's office and become a successful young man. Later, he suddenly gets lucky, and previously rejected manuscripts are published one after another, making him a celebrated writer. Those who once looked down on him eagerly invite him to dinner, even Rose, who had broken with him, comes to him. This makes him see the cold and fickle nature of society and shatters his beautiful dreams of love. As a coming-of-age novel, this book has been warmly welcomed by generations of young readers.