When God Laughs, and Other Stories by Jack London

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Author London, Jack, 1876-1916
Title When God Laughs, and Other Stories
Contents When God laughs -- The apostate -- A wicked woman -- Just meat -- Created He them -- The Chinago -- Make westing -- Semper idem -- A nose for the king -- The "Francis Spaight" -- A curious fragment -- A piece of steak
Credits Produced by Les Bowler, and David Widger
Summary "When God Laughs, and Other Stories" by Jack London is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories explore complex themes of love, desire, existential struggles, and social commentary, often reflecting the harsh realities of life and human emotions. The opening tale introduces characters who engage in philosophical discussions about love and life, particularly focusing on the concepts of satiety and desire amidst the backdrop of an intense storm. The beginning of the first story, "When God Laughs," sets the scene in a stormy bungalow where the protagonist engages in a deep conversation with his friend Carquinez, who challenges his views on life and the pursuit of happiness. They discuss the nature of desire and fulfillment, particularly through the lens of a couple, Marvin Fiske and Ethel Baird, whose unique love philosophy leads them to deny themselves physical affection to maintain the intensity of their connection. Carquinez ultimately warns that their approach to love might lead to unforeseen consequences, foreshadowing the eventual tragic outcomes of their decisions. The conversation reveals rich character depth and thematic exploration of the relationship between desire, fulfillment, and the whims of fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject American fiction -- 20th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 2545
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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