![]() ![]() In writing the book, the author drew upon his own experiences during his quest for gold in Alaska at the time of the gold rush of 1897-98.īuck is a big, strong dog living comfortably, but vigorously, in a loving and carefree domestic situation in the mild climate of California. The deeper meaning of the story as a classic quest tale belies its reputation in some quarters as a mere adventure tale for adolescent boys. The work has retained its popularity over the years and is considered among the best works of 20th century American fiction literature. ![]() The book proved extremely popular at the time and, together with the companion work White Fang, issued a few years later, helped cement author Jack London's reputation as a master adventure storyteller. The story-line is employed as a mechanism for examining the interplay between nature and nurture as Buck's primitive, instinctual nature reasserts itself and gradually comes to the fore. ![]() The Call of the Wild is a 1903 novel by Jack London which depicts the struggles of Buck, formerly a domestic dog, to adapt to the harsh, unforgiving environment and life of a sled dog in Alaska. ![]()
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