Jack London Boeken

De avond valt al vroeg in. De sfeerverlichting in de stad brandt. Winkeletalages lachen je uitbundig toe. Op het plein prijst de verkoper zijn kerstbomen aan. Nog even en dan is het kerstmis.Als het jaar ten einde loopt, wordt het vanzelf gezellig. De kinderen drinken dampende chocolademelk, moeder maakt een kerstkrans voor aan de deur en vader richt een plek in voor de boom.'Als het jaar ten einde loopt' is een boek voor het hele gezin met verhalen van alle tijden en plaatsen. Verhalen van gerenommeerde Nederlandse en buitenlandse auteurs, van schitterende illustraties voorzien door uitnemende illustratoren.Uitgave voor Natuurmonumenten.

The semiautobiographical Martin Eden is the most vital and original character Jack London ever created. Set in San Francisco, this is the story of Martin Eden, an impoverished seaman who pursues, obsessively and aggressively, dreams of education and literary fame. London, dissatisfied with the rewards of his own success, intended Martin Eden as an attack on individualism and a criticism of ambition; however, much of its status as a classic has been conferred by admirers of its ambitious protagonist. Andrew Sinclair's wide-ranging introduction discusses the conflict between London's support of socialism and his powerful self-will. Sinclair also explores the parallels and divergences between the life of Martin Eden and that of his creator, focusing on London's mental depressions and how they affected his depiction of Eden. (back cover)

Jack London wrote as vividly about rugged adventurers grappling with forces of nature as he did about solitary individuals coming to terms with their ideals and ambitions. This volume collects six unforgettable novels - The Call of the Wild, The Sea-Wolf, White Fang, Martin Eden, The Valley of the Moon, and The Star Rover - in which London explores the ideas and emotions that dramatically shape human behavior. Jack London's tales betray a mythic imagination, infused with flashes of idealism. The novels in this literary omnibus abound with power and grace and with the high drama and intellectual depth that were the hallmarks of his writing. Jack London: Six Novels is part of Barnes & Noble's Library of Essential Writers. Each title in the series presents the finest works - complete and unabridged - from one of the greatest writers in literature in magnificent, elegantly designed hard-back editions. Every volume also includes an original introduction that provides the reader with enlightening information on the writer's life and works.

"The Star Rover" is the story of San Quentin death-row inmate Darrell Standing, who escapes the horror of prison life--and long stretches in a straitjacket--by withdrawing into vivid dreams of past lives, including incarnations as a French nobleman and an Englishman in medieval Korea. Based on the life and imprisonment of Jack London's friend Ed Morrell, this is one of the author's most complex and original works. As Lorenzo Carcaterra argues in his Introduction, "The Star Rover" is "written with energy and force, brilliantly marching between the netherworlds of brutality and beauty." This Modern Library Paperback Classic is set from the text of the first American edition, published in 1915.

Set in the harsh winter of the Klondike, the story explores the struggle between man and nature through a man's ill-fated journey in extreme cold. Ignoring warnings, he embarks on a perilous trek, confident in his abilities despite the evident dangers. His dog, instinctively aware of the risks, contrasts with the man's stubborn belief in his own infallibility. Jack London's narrative vividly illustrates the futility of human arrogance when faced with the overwhelming power of the natural world.

This series provides reading and learning at four language levels through a range of integrated activities designed to develop reading skills, consolidate vocabulary, and offer personalized project work.

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Set in the Solomon Islands, the story revolves around Jerry, an Irish terrier with a strong bond to his brother, featured in another of London's works. This novel, one of London's final writings, showcases his ability to portray animal characters with depth and emotion. The author, known for his impactful contributions to literature and early science fiction, was part of a radical literary group in San Francisco. This edition includes a new biography, providing insight into London's life and legacy.

Jazyková úroveň – Mírně pokročilí Výbor tří méně známých povídek Jacka Londona z divoké přírody: Konec příběhu, Na konci duhy a Dům pro Mapuhiho. Zatímco děj prvních dvou příběhů pomyslně spojuje zamrzlý tok řeky Yukon, při jehož březích a v jehož ledových vodách se do lidského slovníku znovu vrací slova láska, život a smrt, Dům pro Mapuhiho zavede čtenáře mezi lovce perel z atolu Hikueru v okamžiku, kdy se k jeho břehům blíží hrozivý hurikán. Dvojjazyčné vydání doplněné lexikálním a gramatickým komentářem pod čarou. Pro mírně pokročilé.