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Jack London's Literary Code [Rebroadcast]

The Art of Manliness

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Exploring London’s Vision of Adventure vs. Sentimentality

This chapter examines the thematic tension in Jack London's works, particularly between sentimental portrayals and authentic adventure. It highlights the divergent motivations of characters in stories like 'A Far Country' and 'The Call of the Wild,' contrasting naïve romanticism with genuine exploration in the face of nature's challenges.

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