Martin, Eden (Translated from the Chinese by the Classics Library) 020

Author: Jack London (London, J.), translated by Wu Lao
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Jack London (1876-1916) was one of the most famous American writers of working-class origin. This book is his masterpiece and one of the most renowned autobiographical novels in the history of world literature. Young sailor Martin Eden accidentally meets Miss Rose from the upper class, who inspires him to study hard and embark on a tough career as a writer. Despite facing setbacks everywhere, he refuses to follow Rose's arrangement to work in her father's office as a "promising young man." Later, he suddenly gets lucky, with previously rejected manuscripts being published one after another, making him a celebrated writer. Those who once looked down on him now scramble to invite him for meals, even Rose, who had broken ties with him, comes to him. This makes him see the cold, indifferent nature of society and shatters his beautiful illusions about love.