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The author of such masterpieces as The Call of the Wild and White Fang, Jack London is one of American literature's most revered writers. In this semi-autobiographical tale, London tells the story of Martin Eden, a young sailor who, through self-education and determination, rises out of poverty to passionately pursue a dream of literary and intellectual achievement. But soon he discovers a life of success is not what he hoped it would be.
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"This is a thought-provoking story about a man who enlightens/educates himself and then finds that the ranks he has joined are not what he thought. It is a reminder that knowledge and experiences change us forever; there is no going back to who we were, even yesterday. "
— Tammy (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Martin Eden is assuredly one of Jack London’s greatest works.”
— Upton Sinclair, author of The Jungle
Martin Eden Listener Reviews
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" Beautifully written book that deserved a much better ending. It almost seemed as if the author was in a rush to finish. He wrote this while sailing the South Pacific, so perhaps his voyage was nearing an end or he wasn't feeling too well. "
— Dan, 2/13/2014 -
" The Best book by Jack London "
— Ekaterina, 1/25/2014 -
" I've read this book about 4 times over the last 10 years and I love it every time. "
— Alisa, 1/16/2014 -
" little dissapointed about the ending but overall a very intrigueing book "
— merit, 1/12/2014 -
" If its hard in something , I like to think Jack London, Martin Eden. Really really good book to read. "
— Daniel, 1/12/2014 -
" This was my favorite book in college. "
— Garth, 1/11/2014 -
" One of the most influential books in my life. Jack London crafted young Martin Eden "
— Gabriel, 1/11/2014 -
" This is an amazing book. It's the young Jack London striving to be a writer when everyone is telling him to give up on the dream. Brilliant, romantic, luminous. "
— Phil, 10/2/2013 -
" A semi-autobiographical masterpiece. "
— Andrew, 8/20/2013 -
" The man's perspective about love, the woman as an incarnation of love, the struggles of a man with no education who is trying to be an author and the unseemly end of the book that will make you throw it away and then read the whole book two more times "
— Kety, 8/20/2013 -
" My first London book. Absolutely loved it and actually screamed out load because there is absolutely NOTHING better than a good book. Recommended. "
— Stephanie, 2/28/2013 -
" Good book, slow reading, but very descriptive. "
— Ronnie, 12/18/2012 -
" This was given to me as a Christmas gift from an old roommate of mine. I identified with this book a great deal. It is still one of my all-time favorites. "
— John, 11/30/2012 -
" utterly devastating....makes me want to read some bios of Jack London himself...echoing what my old boss said: it's must reading for all college-age males, for to protect them from what they are about to learn:-) "
— George, 11/14/2012 -
" This is my favorite of London's works, and it is not like any of the others. It is truly a book for writers... and it will break your heart.... "
— S., 11/2/2012 -
" I was surprised to learn that Jack London was a socialist. This books reminds me a little about something written by Ayn rand. It's really a good book. A strange thing it is not more well known. "
— Tobias, 10/12/2012 -
" One of the best books ever! Marten is a Man! "
— Zan, 5/7/2011 -
" I love, love, loved this book! "
— Manuel, 4/28/2011 -
" The best book i've ever read! "
— Lulusita816, 4/9/2011 -
" no other way, but your own...sometimes "
— Dunja, 3/1/2011 -
" If someone asks me what my favourite book is, Martin Eden is the answer as usual. "
— Sally, 2/5/2011 -
" Semi-autobiographical, very affecting book for me. "
— Ian, 1/29/2011 -
" Non doveva impelagarsi con la politica, già la filosofia è stata un bell'azzardo; una volta salito in cima alle vette della letteratura e della poesia la sua formazione era perfetta e sarebbe rimasta pura e incontaminata. <br/>Ma che uomo, Martin Eden! "
— Agent, 1/21/2011 -
" Ma cosa ho letto fino a ora? "
— Kai, 1/14/2011 -
" Ma cosa ho letto fino a ora? "
— J, 1/9/2011 -
" This must be one of the most mesmerizing and motivating stories ever written. I loved the writing, the characters, the contagious dream and the ambitious relentlessness of achieving it. I recommend this book to anyone who is in search of a purpose! "
— Lusine, 12/14/2010 -
" One of my all time favorites.<br/>Read it.<br/>The story of a man. The story of becoming a man. "
— Shagatxulg, 12/14/2010
About Jack London
Jack London (1876–1916) was an American author, journalist, and social activist. Before making a living at his writing, he spent time as an oyster pirate, a sailor, a cannery worker, a gold miner, and a journalist. He was a pioneer in the then-burgeoning world of commercial magazine fiction and was one of the first fiction writers to obtain worldwide celebrity and a large fortune from his fiction writing. He is best known for his novels The Call of the Wild and White Fang, both set during the Klondike gold rush, as well as the short stories “To Build a Fire,” “An Odyssey of the North,” and “Love of Life.” He also wrote of the South Pacific in such stories as “The Pearls of Parlay” and “The Heathen.” He was a passionate advocate of unionization, socialism, and the rights of workers and wrote several powerful works dealing with these topics, including The Iron Heel, The People of the Abyss, and The War of the Classes.
About Andrew Garman
Andrew Garman is a television, film, and voice actor. His acting credits include the film Julie & Julia and appearances the television series Law & Order, Mercy, and Conviction. Among his audiobook narrations are Arcadia by Lauren Groff, Simply from Scratch by Alicia Bessette, and Love Is a Canoe by Ben Schrank, among others.