Moon-Face, and Other Stories (eBook, PDF) - London, Jack
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The title story is a short story by Jack London, on the subject of extreme antipathy. The unnamed protagonist of the story has an irrational hatred of John Claverhouse, the moon-face man. He hates really everything about him: his face, his laugh, his entire life, and when he finds out that Claverhouse engages in illegal fishing with dynamite, he works out a scheme to kill him while making it look like an accident... The Leopard Man's Story is a short mystery story about the ingenious murder of "King" Wallace, a fearless lion-tamer as told by the "Leopard Man", a saddened leopard trainer who…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
The title story is a short story by Jack London, on the subject of extreme antipathy. The unnamed protagonist of the story has an irrational hatred of John Claverhouse, the moon-face man. He hates really everything about him: his face, his laugh, his entire life, and when he finds out that Claverhouse engages in illegal fishing with dynamite, he works out a scheme to kill him while making it look like an accident... The Leopard Man's Story is a short mystery story about the ingenious murder of "King" Wallace, a fearless lion-tamer as told by the "Leopard Man", a saddened leopard trainer who bears visible scars on his arms and whose personality diametrically opposes his daring profession. Other stories included are: Local Color, Amateur Night, The Minions of Midas, The Shadow and the Flash, All Gold Canyon, and Planchette.
Autorenporträt
Jack London was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist, best known for his adventurous stories and his vivid depictions of nature. Born in 1876 in San Francisco, he experienced a challenging childhood that fueled his desire for adventure and exploration. London gained fame with works like The Call of the Wild and White Fang, which reflect his fascination with the harsh realities of life in the Alaskan wilderness and the struggle for survival. A prominent figure in the literary naturalism movement, London's writing often explores themes of individualism, social injustice, and the influence of environment on character. He was also a staunch advocate for socialism, which influenced much of his political writing. Throughout his prolific career, London published numerous novels, short stories, and essays, leaving a lasting impact on American literature. His adventurous spirit and commitment to exploring the human condition continue to resonate with readers today.