Pros: Moral: prodigies of transcendence should be inspired by 'right' sources of affirmation. Cons: For all its magnificence, the book is an unusual specimen of Jack London's literary work.
Having read the book myself, I disagree with those who regard it an inspiring tale of personal triumph. To be sure, the book dramatizes the gut-wrenching, heart-wringing struggle of the protagonist, Martin Eden, to reinvent himself, through self-study, ...
This is yet another Jack London book I read this month, and liked a lot. Since the title was a man's name, I thought it would be another Arctic adventure story. I was pleasantly incorrect.
It is the story of Martin Eden, a 21-year-old man...
Pros: Fascinating, appealing, one of the best I have ever read, well worth your time. Cons: Didn't notice of any. Maybe the ending is not believable enough.
“Martin Eden” is a story of a gifted, hard working individual from a poor neighborhood, who struggled to find his place in the society. By pushing himself hard and being persistent, he educated himself through books and rose above his surroundings, but...
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