The Sea-Wolf by Jack London

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Author London, Jack, 1876-1916
Title The Sea-Wolf
Credits David Price
Summary "The Sea-Wolf" by Jack London is a novel written in the early 20th century. This gripping narrative revolves around the character Humphrey Van Weyden, a sensitive intellectual who finds himself at the mercy of the brutal sea and the equally brutal captain, Wolf Larsen, after a shipwreck. As Van Weyden grapples with his new and hostile environment aboard the sealing-schooner "Ghost", the story delves into themes of survival, strength, and the nature of humanity. The opening of "The Sea-Wolf" introduces Van Weyden as he navigates a perilous journey across San Francisco Bay on a ferry named the "Martinez". The scene is thick with fog, creating an atmosphere of foreboding as Van Weyden reflects on the role of specialists in society, including the ferry's pilot and captain, who navigate the fog with apparent ease. Soon, chaos ensues as the "Martinez" collides with another vessel, leading to a catastrophic sinking. Van Weyden's struggle for survival in the icy waters establishes the stakes of the narrative, as well as his eventual rescue by the ruthless Wolf Larsen aboard the "Ghost". This initial sequence sets the stage for Van Weyden's transformation from a sheltered intellectual to an unwilling participant in the harsh realities of life at sea, confronting themes of power and brutality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Sea stories
Subject Ship captains -- Fiction
Subject Arctic regions -- Fiction
Subject Sealers (Persons) -- Fiction
Subject Sealing ships -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 1074
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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