Jack London Collection: Martin Eden

Author: Jack London (USA)
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Jack London is one of the most famous writers of working-class origin in the United States. This book is his masterpiece, a semi-autobiographical novel. The protagonist, young sailor Martin Eden, accidentally meets Miss Rose from the upper class and is inspired by her. He dedicates himself to self-study and begins a hardworking career in writing. 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, 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 has broken with him, actively tries to win him back. This makes him see the cold and fickle nature of society and shatters his beautiful illusions about love. As a coming-of-age novel, this book has been warmly welcomed by generations of young readers.