The Sea-Wolf

London, Jack, 1876-1916

About this book

"The Sea-Wolf" by Jack London is a psychological adventure novel published in 1904. Literary critic Humphrey Van Weyden survives a shipwreck only to be rescued by Wolf Larsen, a brutal yet brilliant sea captain who forces him into servitude aboard a seal-hunting schooner. The soft intellectual must learn to survive among a violent crew while confronting Larsen's nihilistic philosophy and physical dominance. When a young woman is rescued at sea, Van Weyden faces new challenges protecting her from both the merciless captain and the harsh realities of life at sea.

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Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sea-Wolf

Author
London, Jack, 1876-1916
Reading level
A2 · Elementary
Language
English

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