"Martin Eden: Romaani" by Jack London is a novel published in 1909. It follows Martin Eden, a rough sailor from Oakland's slums who falls in love with Ruth Morse, a refined bourgeois woman. Determined to win her, he embarks on a fierce journey of self-education to become a writer and escape his origins. As he gains knowledge and talent, Martin confronts the hypocrisy of the bourgeoisie and the crushing challenges of literary success, leading to profound disillusionment.