Jack London's outstanding novel about a strong man who was able to achieve his goal. But at what cost?..
Martin Eden is a simple sailor, a man from the lower classes. He goes through difficult trials and, thanks to hard work and boundless energy, surpasses his teachers and changes his life. Creative talent becomes Martin Eden's pass to high society. From now on, two goals are persistently set before him: the glory of a writer and the possession of his beloved woman. Only dreams are unpredictable and insidious: it is unknown when they will come true and whether it will bring the long-awaited joy.
This is the most famous work by Jack London, it is about the search for a place in life, the torments of creativity and the torments of love, and is largely autobiographical. The work shows how a person with willpower and persistence can achieve a lot. It helps to be strong in any situation, teaches to defend one's position. It encourages one to love life in all its smallest manifestations and greedily grasp at every moment of it.
A new series of classics for fans of "Magistral. The Main Trend" in hardcover. Impeccable style, laconicism, tactile materials, colored endpapers, a drawing on the edge.
Author: Jack London
Year of issue: 2025
Publisher: Eksmo
Cover type: hardcover
Pages: 416
Dimensions: 2x14.3x21.6 cm
ISBN: 978-5-04-208249-8