Description
The Sea-Wolf by Jack London is an adventure novel and psychological study of survival, power and the conflict between civilisation and savagery. Humphrey van Weyden, a literary critic with little experience of physical hardship, is rescued after a shipwreck by the Ghost, a sealing schooner commanded by the brutal and enigmatic Wolf Larsen.
Forced to remain aboard the vessel, Humphrey finds himself under Larsen’s control and must learn to survive in a harsh and dangerous environment. As the two men clash, their opposing views of human nature, morality and strength become increasingly apparent, while the voyage exposes Humphrey to a world far removed from the intellectual life he has known.
A good choice for readers who enjoy classic adventure novels, maritime fiction, psychological conflict and stories that explore human nature and the struggle for survival.
