Wildness in Jack London's the Call of the Wild

by Gale Cengage Learning

Book Overview

Jack London's The Call of the Wild became an immediate literary sensation upon publication, selling out its first print run and gaining critical acclaim nationwide. The popular adventure story follows Buck, a sled dog, whose transformation from a domestic pet to the Alpha male of a pack demonstrates defining American themes such as survival, determination, cunning, and loyalty. This informative volume explores the life and work of Jack London, with...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737769920
• ISBN13: 9780737769920
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12