Martin Eden

by Jack London

A novel that follows Martin Eden, a young working-class sailor who falls in love with an educated woman from a wealthy family. Determined to rise above his social position, he devotes himself to intense self-education and pursues a literary career. As he achieves success, he becomes disillusioned with society, fame, and the values of the upper class. The novel explores themes of individualism, ambition, class struggle, intellectual development, love, and existential despair.

• Format

  Digital First Edition

• Language

  English

• Age rating

  Age 12+

• Published

  Published 1909

• Tags

  Classic Literature, Travel and Adventure, Teen literature