EAN: 9780140187724

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Jack London's semiautobiographical critique of individualism that touches on contemporary issues like socialism and mental illness soon to be a major motion picture 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. For more than seventy years Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1 700 titles Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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