- Mass Market Paperback: 480 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd (26 April 1984)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140390367
- ISBN-13: 978-0140390360
- Product Dimensions: 18 x 10.7 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,043,677 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The semi-autobiographical "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 sea-man 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. First published 1909.
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Jack London (1876–1916) was born John Chaney in Pennsylvania, USA. In 1896 he was caught up in the gold rush to the Klondike river in north-west Canada, which became the inspiration for The Call of the Wild (1903) and White Fang (1906). Jack London became one of the most widely read writers in the world.
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Most astute readers recognise the name Jack London and think:snow, howling hounds and macho adventure. Alongside his "boys-own-adventure" style novels London can be creditted with writing a few classic works and this people is one of them! In many respects Martin Eden is a mirror of London's own life: a rough seafarer educates himself, relentlessly pursues a literary career, succeeds becomes wealthy, rejects the falsity of his new life and seeks a way out. The novel should be read by anyone hoping to pursue a writing career, we see Eden crushed by rejection, with neither his work nor love finding an audience. what holds him back : lack of talent or his low class origins? We witness a writer's stuggle with himself as he attempts to fathom the nature of his failure and more importantly of his success. Martin Eden is not a pretty book, Martin Eden is not a pretty character but both are worth welcoming into your house. Lust, failure, rejection, love and fury. Its all here in black and white: buy it , read it, learn from it and most of all dream it! Along gritty read well worth the journey.
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This is a book that captures your attention from the beginning to the last page.
I have read it three times at three different phases of my life and I will read it again in a few years time.
The philosophy of life... Everyone can interpret it in his own way... A MUST READ!
I have read it three times at three different phases of my life and I will read it again in a few years time.
The philosophy of life... Everyone can interpret it in his own way... A MUST READ!
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Martin Eden
I think the review by Nolivienne C.Ermitano should be deleted before it spoils the book for anyone else as it tells the ending. Read more
Published 11 months ago by josie byrne
Like a song in a melancholy key
Isn't this book what truly great writing always tries to achieve? Truth! True, it is painful truth, heartbreaking, yet unfalteringly honest in its depiction of unrequited love,... Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2009 by P
An oft-misread American modern classic
Having read the book myself, I disagree with those who regard it an inspiring tale of personal triumph. Read more
Published on 16 Jun 2007 by Nolivienne C. Ermitaño
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