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Feb 18, 2020 · The story captures the dull sickening drudgery of a man dying of hunger, exhausted by the elements and injury, abandoned and dragging himself desperately along. At some point the narrator announces that it is not humanity in him fighting to survive but animal life.
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Wow, wow, wow! That is how I would sum up this story by Jack London. What an incredibly gripping tale of survival this short story turned out to be. Right from the very first sentence, you are trapped and can't help reading the rest of this compelling story.
The story is simple and immediately understandable; two gold prospectors are suffering from starvation as they trudge wearily across the frozen tundra of Canada to find food. One of the men is called Bill, and the other—our protagonist—remains unnamed for the entirety of the story. Unfortunately for our man, starvation, and exposure to the harsh el...
One of the most laudable aspects of this short story is that it is supremely economical. By that, I mean, at the moment you comprehend these poor gent's predicament, you urgently want to know how they got themselves into this mess in the first place. You are given the gift of an endless possibility of backstories by London's restraint in not provid...
This poor man is beset by obstacles that might even deter old Job (from the Bible's Book of Job) himself, including a close encounter with a bear. But, in the end, it is a lone wolf endlessly stalking him that creates the most anxiety. Sick and starving himself, the wolf slowly walks behind the hapless prospector. Like a chase in slow motion, they ...
Although I won't tell you if the embattled prospector lives or is eaten by the wolf, I will say that, believe it or not, this story has a somewhat humorous ending. I only mention it to again draw attention to how skillful London's writing is. After horrifying us with a journey of unthinkable and nightmarish obstacles, he makes us laugh. Reward your...
I keep books like the collection Love of Life and Other Storieswith me at all times. I stash them in several places; that way, I am never short of something to read. When traveling on a plane, on a road trip, or even just relaxing, a book of short stories like this is perfect. Starting a short story doesn't require you to make as big a commitment y...
Dale Anderson (author)from The High Seas on May 28, 2019: Peggy I am seriously overjoyed that you will now read and / or listen to this story. I'm a tough guy, "tough as woodpecker lips" my friends say, but this story is haunting. It unsettles you but you can't stop reading it. It really is a masterpiece. Peggy Woodsfrom Houston, Texas on May 25, 2...
Apr 10, 2013 · 20 Quotes about Life, Love, and Death. What follows are 20 of our favourite quotes about just about everything under the sun. By turns witty, poignant, and hilarious, they are always nothing short of eloquent. We hope you enjoy these quotes (or ‘quotations’, if you’re a purist!).
Aug 4, 2015 · Jack London’s short story, “Love of Life” is about two gold prospectors, Bill and an unnamed man, who are struggling to survive on the frozen tundra of Canada. They cross the tundra looking for food, all the while suffering from starvation and exposure to the elements.
Love of Life by Jack London. 2,552 ratings, 4.09 average rating, 127 reviews. Open Preview. Love of Life Quotes Showing 1-11 of 11. “And, dying, he declined to die.”. ― Jack London, Love of Life. tags: badass.
- Jack London
- 1907
Only Slim understands what really happened: “You hadda, George. I swear you hadda,” he tells him. Slim leads George, who is numb with grief, away from the scene, while Carlson and Curley watch incredulously, wondering what is “eatin’ them two guys.” Analysis
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