Titre : |
to build a fire |
Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
Auteurs : |
jack london, Auteur |
Année de publication : |
1995 |
Langues : |
Français (fre) |
Résumé : |
To Build a Fire and Other Stories, originally published in 1916 under the title Lost Face, is a collection of adventure stories set in the North American Arctic and Pacific Northwest. These tales feature characters, mostly men, struggling against the harsh elements and the unpredictable nature of the wilderness. The title story follows an unnamed protagonist as he treks alone through the Alaskan Yukon, where he must battle extreme cold and treacherous terrain to survive. Along the way, he faces a number of challenges, including a lack of preparation, the animal kingdom, and his own pride. Ultimately, he must make a choice between life and death, and the consequences of his decision will stay with him for the rest of his life. Other stories in this collection explore themes of courage, loyalty, and the human spirit. Each tale is written with London's characteristic wit and insight, making To Build a Fire and Other Stories a timeless classic of adventure fiction.
. This collection includes the following, beloved short stories:
Lost Face
Trust
To Build a Fire
That Spot
Flush of Gold
The Passing of Marcus O'Brien
The Wit of Porportuk
Jack London (1876-1916) is one of the most renowned adventure and fiction authors in history, known for works such as The Call of the Wild, White Fang, and The Sea Wolf. He was born John Griffith Chaney on January 12, 1876 in San Francisco, California. London was the illegitimate son of astrologer William Chaney and Flora Wellman, a spiritualist and journalist. His mother married John London shortly after Jack's birth, and the family moved to Oakland, California. London's writing career began at the age of 17, when he worked as a reporter for the Oakland Herald. He then left school and began working aboard a sealing schooner, an adventure he later wrote about in The Sea Wolf. Later, he joined the Klondike Gold Rush and had a variety of experiences which he wrote about in his stories and novels. In 1900, London published his first novel, The Son of the Wolf. This was followed by a series of highly successful novels and stories, such as The Call of the Wild and White Fang. His works often featured themes of nature, adventure, and survival against extreme odds. London was also a socialist, and many of his works reflect his views on politics, social justice, and the environment. Jack London died of a kidney ailment on November 22, 1916 in Glen Ellen, California. He is remembered as one of the greatest authors of his time and his works continue to be widely read today.
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to build a fire [texte imprimé] / jack london, Auteur . - 1995. Langues : Français ( fre)
Résumé : |
To Build a Fire and Other Stories, originally published in 1916 under the title Lost Face, is a collection of adventure stories set in the North American Arctic and Pacific Northwest. These tales feature characters, mostly men, struggling against the harsh elements and the unpredictable nature of the wilderness. The title story follows an unnamed protagonist as he treks alone through the Alaskan Yukon, where he must battle extreme cold and treacherous terrain to survive. Along the way, he faces a number of challenges, including a lack of preparation, the animal kingdom, and his own pride. Ultimately, he must make a choice between life and death, and the consequences of his decision will stay with him for the rest of his life. Other stories in this collection explore themes of courage, loyalty, and the human spirit. Each tale is written with London's characteristic wit and insight, making To Build a Fire and Other Stories a timeless classic of adventure fiction.
. This collection includes the following, beloved short stories:
Lost Face
Trust
To Build a Fire
That Spot
Flush of Gold
The Passing of Marcus O'Brien
The Wit of Porportuk
Jack London (1876-1916) is one of the most renowned adventure and fiction authors in history, known for works such as The Call of the Wild, White Fang, and The Sea Wolf. He was born John Griffith Chaney on January 12, 1876 in San Francisco, California. London was the illegitimate son of astrologer William Chaney and Flora Wellman, a spiritualist and journalist. His mother married John London shortly after Jack's birth, and the family moved to Oakland, California. London's writing career began at the age of 17, when he worked as a reporter for the Oakland Herald. He then left school and began working aboard a sealing schooner, an adventure he later wrote about in The Sea Wolf. Later, he joined the Klondike Gold Rush and had a variety of experiences which he wrote about in his stories and novels. In 1900, London published his first novel, The Son of the Wolf. This was followed by a series of highly successful novels and stories, such as The Call of the Wild and White Fang. His works often featured themes of nature, adventure, and survival against extreme odds. London was also a socialist, and many of his works reflect his views on politics, social justice, and the environment. Jack London died of a kidney ailment on November 22, 1916 in Glen Ellen, California. He is remembered as one of the greatest authors of his time and his works continue to be widely read today.
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