Martin Eden

Author: Jack London (USA)
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Publish Date: 2006-08-22
Features: Jack London (1876-1916) was one of the most famous working-class writers in the United States. 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 to dinner, even Rose, who had broken ties 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.