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The Sea-Wolf is a 1904 psychological adventure novel by American writer Jack London. The book's protagonist, Humphrey Van Weyden, is a literary critic who is a survivor of an ocean collision and who comes under the dominance of Wolf Larsen, the powerful and amoral sea captain who rescues him.
- Jack London
- 1904
The Sea-Wolf, novel by Jack London, published in 1904. This highly popular novel combines elements of naturalism and romantic adventure. The story concerns Humphrey Van Weyden, a refined castaway who is put to work on the motley schooner Ghost. The ship is run by brutal Wolf Larsen, who, despite.
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A literary critic is rescued by a ruthless seal hunter and becomes his cabin boy. He faces danger, violence, and romance on the high seas and an isolated island.
The Sea Wolf is a 1941 American adventure drama film adaptation of Jack London's 1904 novel The Sea-Wolf with Edward G. Robinson, Ida Lupino, John Garfield, and Alexander Knox making his debut in an American film. The film was written by Robert Rossen and directed by Michael Curtiz.
May 6, 2013 · The Sea Wolf. Jack London. 4.05. 30,704 ratings1,907 reviews. Knyga iš serijos „Drąsiųjų keliai“. Garsus žymaus amerikiečių rašytojo romanas vaizduoja amžiną pagrindinių pasaulėžiūrų – idealizmo ir materializmo – kovą. Genres Classics Fiction Adventure Literature Historical Fiction Novels American. ...more. 425 pages, Paperback.
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Learn about the plot, themes, characters, and literary devices of The Sea-Wolf, a classic adventure novel by Jack London. Find summaries, analysis, quotes, and historical context for this story of a shipwrecked journalist and a ruthless captain.
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Based on Jack London's novel, the film follows three fugitives who are captured by a brutal sailor and his crew on a sealing schooner. The film features Edward G. Robinson, Ida Lupino, John Garfield and Michael Curtiz as director.
