The Kempton-Wace Letters

By Anna Strunsky Walling, Jack London, Anna Strunsky, et al.

Book Overview

The Kempton-Wace Letters is a novel written by Jack London, originally published in 1903. The book is presented as a series of letters between two characters, Herbert Wace and Everhard Kempton, who are engaged in a philosophical debate about the nature of love and relationships.Wace is a scientist who believes that love is a purely physical phenomenon, while Kempton is a poet who believes that love is a spiritual and emotional connection between two people. The two correspondents engage in a series of arguments, exploring the different aspects of love and relationships, including the role of jealousy, the importance of physical attraction, and the possibility of true love.Throughout the book, London uses the letters to explore the themes of love, human nature, and the conflict between science and art. The novel is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the complexities of human relationships, and the different ways in which people experience love.The Kempton-Wace Letters is a classic work of literature that continues to be widely read and studied today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, psychology, or the nature of human relationships.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430490454
• ISBN13: 9781430490456
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"