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The Sea-Wolf

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The narrative follows Humphrey van Weyden, a gentleman scholar who survives a ferry accident and finds himself aboard a seal-hunting schooner. Under the tyrannical rule of Wolf Larsen, a morally ambiguous sea captain, van Weyden grapples with the forces of good and evil, leading to his psychological unraveling. The novel delves into themes of class struggle, the brutality of nature, and the limits of human will, ultimately portraying the harsh realities that can strip away one's sense of self.

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The Sea-Wolf, Jack London

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2022
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Language
English
Released
2022
Pages
282
ISBN13
9789356561113
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First published
1904
Original title
The Sea-Wolf
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4.3 out of 5
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The narrative follows Humphrey van Weyden, a gentleman scholar who survives a ferry accident and finds himself aboard a seal-hunting schooner. Under the tyrannical rule of Wolf Larsen, a morally ambiguous sea captain, van Weyden grapples with the forces of good and evil, leading to his psychological unraveling. The novel delves into themes of class struggle, the brutality of nature, and the limits of human will, ultimately portraying the harsh realities that can strip away one's sense of self.