Martin Eden is a novel by American author Jack London, first published in 1909. The story follows the journey of Martin Eden, a young, uneducated man from the working class, who is determined to rise above his station in life. Through relentless self-education and a drive to become a successful writer, Martin hopes to earn a place among the literary elite and win the love of Ruth Morse, a woman from a middle-class background. As Martin struggles to achieve his ambitions, Ruth grows increasingly impatient, doubting whether he will ever attain the status he seeks. London explores themes of social class and alienation, depicting Martin's growing disconnection from his roots and his eventual sense of isolation within the bourgeois society he strives to enter. The novel has inspired several film adaptations
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Martin Eden
Martin Eden is a novel by American author Jack London, first published in 1909. The story follows the journey of Martin Eden, a young, uneducated man from the working class, who is determined to rise above his station in life. Through relentless self-education and a drive to become a successful writer, Martin hopes to earn a place among the literary elite and win the love of Ruth Morse, a woman from a middle-class background. As Martin struggles to achieve his ambitions, Ruth grows increasingly impatient, doubting whether he will ever attain the status he seeks. London explores themes of social class and alienation, depicting Martin's growing disconnection from his roots and his eventual sense of isolation within the bourgeois society he strives to enter. The novel has inspired several film adaptations
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798331462475 |
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| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble Press |
| Publication date: | 08/22/2024 |
| Pages: | 430 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.96(d) |
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