Jack London

Jack London (1876-1916), was an American author and a pioneer in the then-burgeoning world of commercial magazine fiction. He was one of the first Americans to make a lucrative career exclusively from writing. London was self-educated. He taught himself in the public library, mainly just by reading books. In 1898, he began struggling seriously to break into print, a struggle memorably described in his novel, Martin Eden (1909). Jack London was fortunate in the timing of his writing career. He started just as new printing technologies enabled lower-cost production of magazines. This resulted in a boom in popular magazines aimed at a wide public, and a strong market for short fiction. In 1900, he made $2,500 in writing, the equivalent of about $75,000 today. His career was well under way. Among his famous works are: Children of the Frost (1902), The Call of the Wild (1903), The Sea Wolf (1904), The Game (1905), White Fang (1906), The Road (1907), Before Adam (1907), Adventure (1911), and The Scarlet Plague (1912).

Jack London (1876-1916), was an American author and a pioneer in the then-burgeoning world of commercial magazine fiction. He was one of the first Americans to make a lucrative career exclusively from writing. London was self-educated. He taught himself in the public library, mainly just by reading books. In 1898, he began struggling seriously to break into print, a struggle memorably described in his novel, Martin Eden (1909). Jack London was fortunate in the timing of his writing career. He started just as new printing technologies enabled lower-cost production of magazines. This resulted in a boom in popular magazines aimed at a wide public, and a strong market for short fiction. In 1900, he made $2,500 in writing, the equivalent of about $75,000 today. His career was well under way. Among his famous works are: Children of the Frost (1902), The Call of the Wild (1903), The Sea Wolf (1904), The Game (1905), White Fang (1906), The Road (1907), Before Adam (1907), Adventure (1911), and The Scarlet Plague (1912).

Jack London (1876-1916), was an American author and a pioneer in the then-burgeoning world of commercial magazine fiction. He was one of the first Americans to make a lucrative career exclusively from writing. London was self-educated. He taught himself in the public library, mainly just by reading books. In 1898, he began struggling seriously to break into print, a struggle memorably described in his novel, Martin Eden (1909). Jack London was fortunate in the timing of his writing career. He started just as new printing technologies enabled lower-cost production of magazines. This resulted in a boom in popular magazines aimed at a wide public, and a strong market for short fiction. In 1900, he made $2,500 in writing, the equivalent of about $75,000 today. His career was well under way. Among his famous works are: Children of the Frost (1902), The Call of the Wild (1903), The Sea Wolf (1904), The Game (1905), White Fang (1906), The Road (1907), Before Adam (1907), Adventure (1911), and The Scarlet Plague (1912).

"Martin Iden" - odin iz samykh izvestnykh romanov Dzheka Londona. Eta kniga - o sile ljubvi, lichnosti i vole. Glavnyj geroj Martin Iden, obychnyj paren iz prostoj semi i byvshij morjak, vljubljaetsja v devushku iz bogatoj semi. Osoznavaja, naskolko oni raznye, molodoj chelovek prinimaet reshenie izmenitsja i stat blagorodnee, luchshe i umnee. Stremlenie dobitsja ljubimoj ne tolko menjaet Martina kak cheloveka, no i privodit ego k pereosmysleniju svoikh tsennostej i zhelanij... Tekst proizvedenija adaptirovan i soprovozhdaetsja grammaticheskim kommentariem i slovarem, kotoryj soderzhit vse slova, vstrechajuschiesja v proizvedenii. Takim obrazom, kniga podojdet chitateljam s ljubym urovnem vladenija anglijskim jazykom.

Roman, o kotorom sam avtor govoril: "Malenkaja khozjajka" - eto to, k chemu ja stremilsja vsju svoju pisatelskuju zhizn, ved eta kniga tak nepokhozha na to, chto ja sozdaval prezhde". Odna iz samykh romantichnykh i pronzitelnykh istorij o ljubvi v amerikanskoj literature, kotoruju i sejchas nevozmozhno chitat, ne soperezhivaja gerojam. Klassicheskij ljubovnyj treugolnik - obajatelnyj biznesmen Dik Forrest, ego vernuvshijsja iz stranstvij drug Iven Grekhem i molodaja zhena Dika, miniatjurnaja krasavitsa Paola, stradajuschaja iz-za ljubvi k nim oboim, - trogaet do slez.

Khotite poduchit anglijskij, chitaja ljubimye proizvedenija? Togda eta adaptatsija dlja vas! Kniga soderzhit adaptirovannyj i sokraschennyj tekst klassicheskogo romana Dzheka Londona "Belyj klyk" (1906 g.). V proizvedenii rasskazyvaetsja istorija priruchennogo volka po klichke Belyj Klyk. Dejstvie proiskhodit vo vremja zolotoj likhoradki na Aljaske v kontse XIX veka. Dlja udobstva chitatelja originalnyj tekst soprovozhdaetsja kommentarijami, raznymi vidami uprazhnenij, a takzhe kratkim slovarem. Prednaznachaetsja dlja prodolzhajuschikh izuchat anglijskij jazyk (uroven 3 - Intermediate).

"O Apelo Selvagem (The Call of The Wild)" um romance de aventura escrito por Jack London, publicado inicialmente numa s rie de quatro pelo 'The Saturday Evening Post', e num volume s pela 'The Macmillan Company' em 1903. Baseado na experi ncia de London durante a Febre do Ouro (1897-98) no Rio Klondike, o autor norte-americano escreveu a obra pela qual se tornou mundialmente conhecido. Esta obra foi banida em 1929 em It lia e na ex-Jugosl via, por considerarem que Jack London tinha perspetivas abertamente socialistas, vindo os livros a ser queimados pelo Partido Nazi em 1933 com base no mesmo argumento. N o ser o indiferentes a isto as suas duas candidaturas Presid ncia da C mara de Oakland, Calif rnia, pelo ent o fundado Partido Socialista da Am rica (1901). O lado obscuro e a viol ncia sangrenta desta hist ria sempre levantaram conota es adversas obra. As lutas de c es, os maus-tratos a animais, s o aspetos que podem muitas vezes desafiar a adequa o s idades mais jovens, no entanto, esta era t o somente a forma de London colocar em evid ncia as consequ ncias da devolu o de um animal sua origem selvagem, primeiro selva humana, e depois selva natural da Natureza, devolvido aos seus instintos primordiais, sobreviv ncia do mais forte. N o ser de somenos ter em conta a liga o de London ao movimento Naturalista da poca, sendo esta obra a sua mais representativa do g nero, refletindo os efeitos da hereditariedade e dos fatores de ambiente no destino da personagem principal. A influ ncia do Realismo demonstrada pelo uso das descri es fi is realidade, sem artificialidade e evitando conven es art sticas e elementos sobrenaturais. Quanto escolha da tradu o do t tulo foi deveras complexa e discut vel. S o v rias as vers es dispon veis, umas mais conhecidas em Portugu s do Brasil e outras em Portugu s Europeu. No entanto, julgo que The Call of The Wild tem - sonoramente - melhor tradu o se traduzido por O Apelo da Selva, pese essa val ncia, entendi que a mais adequada e mais pr xima ao conceito que a jun o do t tulo com a hist ria, seria a tradu o "O Apelo Selvagem". Outras seriam poss veis, naturalmente, e eu pr prio guardei algumas. Quanto a mim, The Call of The Wild, a obra de Jack London que adiei ler porque tinha por objetivo vir a traduzi-la, e que quis nunca ter tido uma leitura anterior que influenciasse inadequadamente a minha tradu o. Pois aqui fica ela. Uma magn fica aventura. Sinopse: Buck um c o dom stico que leva uma vida agrad vel no Vale de Santa Clara, dedica o seu tempo a guardar a Casa do Juiz Miller e a tomar conta dos filhos e dos netos do magistrado. Certo dia raptado por um servente e vendido a condutores de tren s que v o prestar servi os nos trilhos gelados da febre do ouro que d o acesso cidade de Dawson. A personagem central, Buck, inicia ent o uma aventura como c o de tren , cheia de perigos e perip cias, acompanhado de outros c es e por diferentes donos que o levam a viajar pelos locais mais rec nditos, inseguros e agrestes, que ele poderia imaginar. No processo de integra o num novo ambiente, sem o abrigo e o conforto dom stico que conheceu enquanto cachorro e jovem, Buck v -se a bra os com uma miss o de sobreviv ncia que lhe desperta os seus instintos primordiais. Quando Buck conhece John Thornton, o seu ltimo dono, este garante-lhe a liberdade na Natureza, n o o prendendo ou condicionando, e ent o Buck inicia um processo de liberta o ao ecoar de um clamor selvagem que apela aos seus mais profundos instintos, o afasta da civiliza o humana e o reintegra progressivamente na Natureza.

Roman "Lunnaja dolina", vpervye opublikovannyj v 1914 godu - odno iz samykh svetlykh i optimistichnykh proizvedenij Dzheka Londona. Molodym vljublennym Sakson Braun i Billu Robertsu, pokinuvshim nischie rabochie predmestja Oklenda v poiskakh luchshej doli, predstoit perezhit nemalo bed i istoptat mnozhestvo dorog v poiskakh mesta, kotoroe oni mogli by nazvat domom. Odnako ne raz i ne dva im predstoit ubeditsja, chto mir polon dobrykh ljudej, gotovykh ne prosto pozhalet junuju paru, no i podderzhat, i prijti na pomosch.

Podarochnoe izdanie. Uvelichennyj format. Tvjordyj perepljot s blintovym tisneniem i objomnym lakom. Zapechatannye forzatsy. Plotnaja belaja bumaga. Chjotkij, udobnyj dlja chtenija shrift. Klassicheskij perevod. Polnotsvetnye illjustratsii. Dzhek London nazval svoj pjatidesjatyj, jubilejnyj roman "Serdtsa trjokh" novym napravleniem v tvorchestve. Kniga, napisannaja v soavtorstve s gollivudskim stsenaristom Charlzom Goddardom, iznachalno zamyshljalas kak kinostsenarij. I eto chuvstvuetsja s pervykh stranits. Dinamichnyj sjuzhet, stremitelnaja smena mesta dejstvija, samye privlekatelnye elementy blokbastera: puteshestvija, poiski sokrovisch, ljubovnyj treugolnik, tajna rozhdenija - vsjo svidetelstvuet o tom, chto i v kachestve kinostsenarista avtor objazatelno obrjol by mirovuju slavu. Novye, neizmenno tochnye, jarkie i vyrazitelnye illjustratsii peterburgskogo khudozhnika Vladimira Kanivtsa uvlekajut chitatelej v vikhr prikljuchenij i sozdajut oschuschenie prisutstvija v tsentre neverojatnykh sobytij. Roman publikuetsja v klassicheskom perevode Tatjany Kudrjavtsevoj.

Illustrated Edition: Features 20 stunning illustrations, bringing the story's vivid scenes and characters to life. Includes a Detailed Summary: A captivating overview of the story for a quick refresher or introduction. Comprehensive Character List: An in-depth look at the personalities that enrich this classic tale. Author Biography: Explore the adventurous life of Jack London and the inspirations behind his timeless work. Embark on a timeless journey with Jack London's classic, "The Call of the Wild," now in a beautifully illustrated edition. This version comes alive with 20 stunning illustrations that perfectly capture the spirit and drama of London's narrative. Beyond merely telling a tale, "The Call of the Wild" delves into the basic drives that all living things, whether domestic and wild, possess. This story, which takes place against the backdrop of the Klondike Gold Rush, centers on Buck, a robust and gregarious St. Bernard-Scotch Collie mix, whose world is thrown completely upside down when he is taken from his cozy Californian home and placed in the untamed Yukon region of Alaska. In this hostile environment, Buck faces brutal hardships and learns to rely on his primal instincts for survival. He encounters a cast of diverse characters, both canine and human, each playing a pivotal role in his transformation. From his fierce rivalry with Spitz to his profound bond with John Thornton, each relationship shapes Buck's journey and his ultimate destiny. This edition not only brings you London's powerful narrative but also enriches your reading experience with a comprehensive character list, providing deeper insights into each personality's role and significance. Additionally, a detailed summary offers a quick refresher or introduction to the story, ensuring you don't miss out on any of its compelling nuances. Discover the fascinating life of Jack London through a specially included biography. Learn about the man whose adventurous spirit and unique perspective on life breathed life into this unforgettable story. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to Jack London's work, this illustrated edition of "The Call of the Wild" is a must-have for your collection. It's a timeless tale of adventure, survival, and the unbreakable bond between man and beast, now beautifully visualized and enhanced for an immersive reading experience.

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‘He must master or be mastered; while to show mercy was a weakness.’ Buck, a wealthy judge’s dog, leads a quiet life until he is kidnapped, sold and taken to the freezing north. Forced to become a sled dog, Buck learns to love the harsh, natural world. When the time comes, Buck must make the ultimate decision: return to this former life as a pet or embrace the call of the wild. About The Complete Children's Classics Collection: The Children’s Classics Collection contains beloved stories, including Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Secret Garden and more. Fall down the rabbit hole, follow the yellow brick road and unlock the secret door into a world of wonder and enchantment.