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Book SynopsisJack London has long been recognized as one of the most colourful figures in American literature. This re-assessment of his work aims to bring to the reader a new sense of London's richness and variety, especially his treatment of diverse cultures.
Trade Review"This lively, diverse collection of essays on Jack London's works . . . will make an important contribution to the study of this powerful, strange, baffling, exasperating writer."—Joseph R. McElrath, Jr., Florida State University
"Representing new directions in London studies, these essays reach beyond traditional versions of realism and naturalism in discussing London, moving away from standard biographical readings with contemporary and diverse theoretical approaches. . . . An important contribution to the study and appreciation of one of America's most popular, yet often misunderstood, writers."—
ChoiceTable of ContentsCONTENTS CASSUTO LEONARD REESMAN JEANNE CAMPBELL WILLIAMS JAMES AUERBACH JONATHAN CROW CHARLES L. PELUSO ROBERT SHOR FRANCIS BASKETT SAM S. DERRICK SCOTT STASZ CLARICE GAIR CHRISTOPHER HUGH FURER ANDREW J. SLAGEL JAMES WALSH TANYA BERKOVE LAWRENCE I. LABOR EARLE
