| The Call of the Wild Contributor(s): London, Jack (Author) |
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ISBN: 1416500197 ISBN-13: 9781416500193 Publisher: Simon & Schuster OUR PRICE: $4.46 Product Type: Mass Market Paperbound - Other Formats Published: April 2005 Annotation: ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP The thrilling adventure story set in the Yukon frontier, where a dog experiences both the cruelty of man and the freedom of the wild. EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: - A concise introduction that gives readers important background information - Detailed explanatory notes - Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Classics - Fiction | Literary |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 530 |
| Series: Enriched Classics |
| Physical Information: 0.55" H x 4.18" W x 6.8" (0.21 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Enriched Classics offer readers accessible editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and commentary. Each book includes educational tools alongside the text, enabling students and readers alike to gain a deeper and more developed understanding of the writer and their work. The Call of the Wild tells the story of the magnificent dog, Buck, who's loyalty is tested by cruel men in search of gold in the Klondike. Brutally treated, Buck finds the blood of his wolf ancestors rising within him and breaks free to roam the Alaskan wilderness as leader of a pack instead of as a pawn in his owner's ruthless mission. Enriched Classics enhance your engagement by introducing and explaining the historical and cultural significance of the work, the author's personal history, and what impact this book had on subsequent scholarship. Each book includes discussion questions that help clarify and reinforce major themes and reading recommendations for further research. Read with confidence. |
Contributor Bio(s): London, Jack: - Jack London (1876-1916) was a prolific American novelist and short story writer. His most notable works include White Fang, The Call of the Wild, and The Sea-Wolf. He was born in San Francisco, California. |