Jack London
- Born:
- January 12, 1876, San Francisco, California, USA
- Died:
- November 22, 1916, Glen Ellen, California, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Author, Journalist, Social Activist
Early Life and Education
- Born John Griffith Chaney, later known as Jack London.
- Largely self-educated, due to financial constraints.
- Worked various manual labor jobs during his youth, including cannery work and sailing.
- Briefly attended the University of California, Berkeley, but left to pursue writing.
Career and Major Achievements
- Gained recognition for his adventure stories set in the Klondike Gold Rush.
- Experienced early success with short stories and novels focused on survival, nature, and social injustice.
- Became one of the first commercially successful American fiction writers.
- Advocated for socialism and social reform in his writings and personal life.
Notable Works
- The Son of the Wolf (1900)
- The Cruise of the Dazzler (1902)
- The Call of the Wild (1903) - A pivotal work. Many readers seek "call of the wild author biography templates" to find information about Jack London.
- The Sea-Wolf (1904)
- White Fang (1906)
- The Iron Heel (1908)
- Martin Eden (1909)
Legacy and Impact
Jack London left a lasting impact on American literature through his adventure stories, social commentary, and exploration of the human condition. His works continue to be widely read and studied, influencing generations of writers and readers.