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The Sea-Wolf: A Classic Tale of Power and Survival at Sea
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerClassic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781617205743
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: Jan 7 2012
Pages: 252
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Sea-Wolf is Jack London's gripping tale of survival, philosophy, and power set against the harsh and unforgiving waters of the North Pacific. When literary critic Humphrey Van Weyden is rescued after a ferry accident by the brutal sealing schooner Ghost, he finds himself trapped aboard under the command of the tyrannical Captain Wolf Larsen-a man of immense strength, fierce intelligence, and ruthless authority.
Forced into the rough life of a sailor among a dangerous and desperate crew, Van Weyden must confront both the physical demands of the sea and the intellectual challenge posed by Larsen's harsh philosophy of strength and domination. The clash between Van Weyden's civilized sensibilities and Larsen's brutal worldview drives the novel's central conflict, turning the voyage into a profound struggle over morality, survival, and the nature of human power.
First published in 1904, The Sea-Wolf remains one of Jack London's most celebrated novels. Combining high adventure with philosophical depth, the book stands as a classic of maritime fiction and a powerful examination of the tension between intellect and brute force in the struggle for mastery over both nature and self.
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