Martin Eden
Martin Eden by Jack London, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on May 7, 2015, is a 472-page novel written in English. The story follows Martin Eden, a sailor from a working-class background in early 20th-century Oakland, as he strives to elevate himself through self-education and literary ambition. His journey is fueled by his love for Ruth Morse, a member of a bourgeois family, highlighting the social barriers that challenge his aspirations.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of class struggle, personal ambition, and the complexities of love and societal expectations. As Martin navigates his path toward the literary elite, the book delves into psychological and political dimensions of his character and the era. This edition presents a classic tale of coming-of-age, reflecting on the challenges faced by those seeking to transcend their origins.
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Living in Oakland at the beginning of the 20th century, Martin Eden struggles to rise above his destitute, proletarian circumstances through an intense and passionate pursuit of self-education, hoping to achieve a place among the literary elite. His principal motivation is his love for Ruth Morse. Because Eden is a rough, uneducated sailor from a working-class background[4] and the Morses are a bourgeois family, a union between them would be impossible unless and until he reached their level of wealth and refinement.
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