Martin Eden
Book description
The semiautobiographical Martin Eden is the most vital and original character Jack London ever created. Set in San Francisco, this is the story of Martin Eden, an impoverished seaman who pursues, obsessively and aggressively, dreams of education and literary fame. London, dissatisfied with the rewards of his own success, intended…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Martin Eden as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
While admittedly not a “war” book, Jack London’s masterful novel illustrates notions associated with war and society in an artful way. And he does it within two characters… a truth seeker and a believer in the establishment. From the rich and powerful to the impoverished with no voice, he clearly understood what is behind the masks we don in society. Fantastic read.
From F.'s list on emotional conflict and post-war survival.
If you want to be an artist of any kind, you must develop a thick skin, because you will face rejection most of the time. Martin Eden came along at just the right time, when I was 15, sending my poetry to The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Harper’s, and Esquire, and receiving in return rejection slips with very little encouragement. Once Martin Eden discovered writing, he didn’t let the editors who rejected his early work break his belief in himself. Acceptance came, but at a price. He becomes disillusioned with how phony the world can be.…
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