Jack London: A Mini Biography

Jack London: Mini Biography

By-Omena Aboagye

Important Events

January 12, 1876

Winter of 1897

November 22, 1916

April 7, 1900

January 15, 1901

Essay Presentation

Jack marries a woman named Bessie May Maddern

Jack London dies at age 40, in Glen Ellen, California at his ranch.

John Griffith London, is born in San Francisco, California.

Jack's first daughter, Joan London. is born.

Jack spends his winter in the Yukon, and joins the Klondike Gold Rush

Naturalism

Background

1.) A type literary genre used by authors who incorporate naturalistic elements in Their Writing

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Who is Jack London?

2.) A philosophy in which it is said to be that everything in the world aroused from nature

Jack London was an American Literature writer during the early 20th century. London used nature techniques in many of his writings making him a significant male today, and during his time.

Jack London wrote American Literature. He has written a variety of writing pieces, and mostly incorporated naturalism and anthropomorphism, into his works. The widely spread use of naturalism and anthropomorphism into his writings, made him a very important figure in the history of American Literature.

Life Experiences

A Trip To The Yukon

In the winter of 1897, Jack paid a visit to the Yukon, in Canada. He planned to take part in the Gold Rush, in the hope of becoming rich and a better life. While Jack stayed in the Yulon he wrote stories, which was a way in which he relaxed.

Anthropomorphism

Life As A Hobo

After leaving an army march, London becomes a hobo. As a hobo, he traveled most of the United States and Canada. All of this traveling allowed Jack London to really have time to focus on his writing career, and just write anything.

London's First Child

Joan London, was Jack's first daughter from Bessie May Maddern. She was a turning point in Mr. London's life, because that's when things began to change, and he really needed to wake up and take on a big responsibility.

When an animal is given human-like characteristics or qualities; similar to the literary term: personification, but in this case it's dealing with animals, not inanimate objects

Jack London's Writings

Jack London has written many things; whether its a magazine article, novel, play, or poems, etc. Jack has written them all. Here's some of his writings:

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Novels & Short Stories

Short Stories

Well-Known Novels

The Contributions of London's Experiences To His Writings

This book called "Batard," is about how a dog and his master don't get along at all. They fight each other, bite each other and say cruel things. However even though it may seem as if the two completely hate each other, they somehow manage to love the other a little.

These two books are the most famous novels of London. After reading them you'll begin to realize that they all share a similar theme, "Survival." In the novels, someone/something must do whatever it can in order to survive. But, note that the settings both take place in the wild: that being said the characters will have to use all the natural elements available to them to make a living.

London's Baby Girl

The Gold Rush

Joan London was a big motivation for her father's children's books, such as "The Children of The Frost."

Both novels: "The Call of the Wild" and "White Fang," were inspired by Jack London's trip to the Yukon, and/or the Klondike Gold Rush. The two novels also took place in the wild.

Being A Hobo

Jack London's story "The Road," was based on his experiences roaming North America. It also featured the obstacles of a man traveling.

Jack London's Last Years

Jack London died on November 22, 1916, at age forty. He was laid to rest in his ranch along with his wife, right next to him. However, there have been many myths as to how he really died. Some say it may have been due to health issues, or possibly a suicide.