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The collection features stories that delve into the complexities of human nature, survival, and the harsh realities of life. Through characters like the artist Monte Carquinez and narratives that explore themes of idealism, worker exploitation, and primal instincts, London critiques industrial society and capitalism. Notable tales include "The Apostate," highlighting the struggles of the working poor, and "A Piece of Steak," which portrays an aging boxer's desperate fight for survival. London's unflinching examination of humanity's darker sides resonates throughout these powerful narratives.
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When God Laughs, and Other Stories, Jack London
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- When God Laughs, and Other Stories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jack London
- Publisher
- Les prairies numériques
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 110
- ISBN13
- 9782382744741
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The collection features stories that delve into the complexities of human nature, survival, and the harsh realities of life. Through characters like the artist Monte Carquinez and narratives that explore themes of idealism, worker exploitation, and primal instincts, London critiques industrial society and capitalism. Notable tales include "The Apostate," highlighting the struggles of the working poor, and "A Piece of Steak," which portrays an aging boxer's desperate fight for survival. London's unflinching examination of humanity's darker sides resonates throughout these powerful narratives.