Brown Wolf and Other Jack London Stories by Jack London

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Author London, Jack, 1876-1916
Editor Mathiews, Franklin K.
Title Brown Wolf and Other Jack London Stories
Chosen and Edited By Franklin K. Mathiews
Note Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Brown wolf -- That spot -- Trust -- All gold canyon -- The story of Keesh -- Nam-bok the unveracious -- Yellow handkerchief -- Make westing -- The heathen -- The hobo and the fairy -- "Just meat" -- A nose for the king.
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Summary "BROWN WOLF AND OTHER JACK LONDON STORIES" by Jack London is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. The stories featured demonstrate London's talent for storytelling that captures the rugged essence of adventure, often focusing on human and animal characters navigating the challenges of nature. The main narrative in the opening portion centers around a man named Walt Irvine and his wife, Madge, who encounter a wild dog named Wolf, whom they affectionately try to domesticate. At the start of the collection, we are introduced to the rugged atmosphere of the couple's mountain cottage, where they share a bond with Wolf, a timber-wolf with a complex past that intrigues them. Walt’s poetic nature contrasts with Madge's practicality as they reflect on their attempts to win Wolf’s affection. The duo faces the challenge of understanding Wolf's fierce independence, which leads to a cycle of escape and return. The narrative weaves themes of love, connection, and the deep instinctive pull of nature, setting the stage for the ensuing story's explorations of human-animal relationships and the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Short stories
Subject Wolves -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 12336
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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