The Sea-Wolf by Jack London
"The Sea-Wolf" is a gripping adventure novel that tells the story of a refined literary critic who is rescued from a shipwreck by a brutal sea captain. The protagonist is forced to adapt to the harsh life of a sailor while clashing with the captain, a cruel and amoral man who believes in the survival of the fittest. As the narrative progresses, the protagonist not only survives but thrives, proving that gentleness and civilization are not signs of weakness. Eventually, he manages to escape the ship with a woman who was also rescued, and they end up stranded on a deserted island where they fall in love and start a new life.
The 1703rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1904
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 200-400
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- The Sea Wolf
- Ο θαλασσόλυκος
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 194th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 1935th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written (Easton Press)
- The 100 Greatest Novels (Nezavisimaya Gazeta (Russian Newspaper))