Wildness in Jack London's the Call of the Wild
| PUBLISHER | Greenhaven Publishing (05/07/2014) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
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 a focus on the nature-based themes of pastoralism and wildness within The Call of the Wild. It also includes a selection of modern viewpoints on wilderness and nature, allowing readers to connect the themes of the text to the issues of today's world.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780737769937
ISBN-10:
0737769939
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
208
Carton Quantity:
38
Product Dimensions:
5.90 x 0.60 x 8.90 inches
Weight:
0.65 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Table of Contents,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - General (see also headings under Family)
Juvenile Nonfiction | Literary Criticism & Collections
Grade Level:
10th Grade
- 12th Grade
Dewey Decimal:
813.52
Library of Congress Control Number:
2013036417
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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 a focus on the nature-based themes of pastoralism and wildness within The Call of the Wild. It also includes a selection of modern viewpoints on wilderness and nature, allowing readers to connect the themes of the text to the issues of today's world.
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