Jack London - Martin Eden - 1913

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Martin Eden by Jack London is one of the author’s most celebrated novels, offering a powerful and introspective narrative centered on ambition, self-education, and the pursuit of artistic and intellectual recognition. The story follows Martin Eden, a working-class sailor who becomes determined to transform himself into a writer, driven by both personal aspiration and his desire to rise beyond his social origins. The novel explores themes of individualism, social class, creative struggle, and the psychological cost of success, making it a cornerstone work within early 20th-century American literature.

Early Heinemann editions of Martin Eden, particularly those issued as “Popular Editions,” remain collectible due to the enduring importance of the novel and Jack London’s global literary reputation. While not among the rarest printings, such editions are consistently sought after by collectors of classic literature, especially when preserved as complete copies from the period, maintaining steady interest in the market.

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Martin Eden by Jack London is one of the author’s most celebrated novels, offering a powerful and introspective narrative centered on ambition, self-education, and the pursuit of artistic and intellectual recognition. The story follows Martin Eden, a working-class sailor who becomes determined to transform himself into a writer, driven by both personal aspiration and his desire to rise beyond his social origins. The novel explores themes of individualism, social class, creative struggle, and the psychological cost of success, making it a cornerstone work within early 20th-century American literature.

Early Heinemann editions of Martin Eden, particularly those issued as “Popular Editions,” remain collectible due to the enduring importance of the novel and Jack London’s global literary reputation. While not among the rarest printings, such editions are consistently sought after by collectors of classic literature, especially when preserved as complete copies from the period, maintaining steady interest in the market.

This item will be carefully packaged and shipped with a track-and-trace code.

Details

Number of books
1
Subject
Literature
Book title
Martin Eden
Author/ Illustrator
Jack London
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1913
Edition
Other edition
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
William Heinemann
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
411
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