London, Jack
Martin Eden (Penguin Twentieth Century Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140187724
- author:
- London, Jack
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 21.03 x 11.73 x 2.18 centimetres
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Jack London's Martin Eden is a powerful critique of individualism, exploring contemporary issues like socialism and mental illness. Set in San Francisco, this novel tells the story of Martin Eden, an impoverished seaman who pursues his dreams of education and literary fame with obsessive determination. London intended Martin Eden as a commentary on ambition and the conflict between personal desire and societal expectations. The book has been widely admired for its ambitious protagonist, despite being written by an author who was dissatisfied with the rewards of his own success. This Penguin Classics edition features an introduction that explores the complex relationship between London's support of socialism and his powerful self-will. With its thought-provoking themes and well-crafted narrative, Martin Eden is a compelling read for anyone interested in literary fiction and the human condition.
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