Jack London

To Build a Fire (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"To Build a Fire" is a short story written by Jack London, the American author best known for his stories of adventure and survival in the wilderness. First published in 1908, the story is set in the harsh and unforgiving landscape of the Yukon Territory during the Klondike Gold Rush. The plot revolves around an unnamed protagonist, referred to simply as "the man," who is traveling alone through the wilderness with his dog. Despite warnings from more experienced locals about the dangers of traveling in extreme cold, the man is confident in his ability to survive and sets out on his journey. However, when he encounters unexpectedly frigid temperatures, he underestimates the severity of the conditions and finds himself in a desperate struggle for survival. As the man faces one obstacle after another, including freezing temperatures, thin ice, and dwindling supplies, he must rely on his wits and resourcefulness to stay alive. Meanwhile, his loyal dog serves as a constant companion and a source of warmth and comfort in the harsh wilderness. "To Build a Fire" is celebrated for its vivid portrayal of the brutal realities of survival in the wilderness and its exploration of themes such as the power of nature, the limits of human endurance, and the consequences of arrogance and hubris. It remains one of Jack London's most famous and enduring works, admired for its gripping narrative, evocative descriptions, and timeless insights into the human condition.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Swan Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. November 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789361917738
• Artikelnr.: 73569272

Autorenporträt

John Griffith "Jack" London (1876 - 1916) was an American novelist, journalist and social activist. A pioneer in the then-burgeoning world of commercial magazine fiction, he was one of the first fiction writers to obtain worldwide celebrity and a large fortune from his fiction alone. Some of his most famous works include The Call of the Wild and White Fang, both set in the Klondike Gold Rush, as well as the short stories "To Build a Fire", "An Odyssey of the North" and "Love of Life". He also wrote of the South Pacific in such stories as "The Pearls of Parlay" and "The Heathen" and of the San Francisco Bay area in The Sea Wolf.