Born into poverty, Jack London led a knockabout existence before achieving success as one of the most popular authors of his era.
The vitality and variety of London\'s experiences are reflected in his stories, which range from earthy accounts of survival in the Arctic and the South Sea Isla.
In the course of his brief but active life, he sought adventure -- as a hobo, prospector, sailor, and a dozen Other occupations -- along with self-education from the works of Marx, Darwin, Nietzsche, and Jung.
Born into poverty, Jack London led a knockabout existence before achieving success as one of the most popular authors of his era