The Road by Jack London

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Author London, Jack, 1876-1916
Title The Road
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Road_(London_book)
Note Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Confession -- Holding her down -- Pictures -- "Pinched" -- The pen -- Hoboes that pass in the night -- Road-kids and gay-cats -- Two thousand stiffs -- Bulls.
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Summary "The Road" by Jack London is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the adventures and struggles of a young man navigating the harsh realities of life as a hobo in America, particularly focusing on themes of survival, humanity, and social injustice. Through the lens of the protagonist's experiences, the novel explores the plight of the disenfranchised and the unvarnished truths about American society during that era. The opening of "The Road" introduces us to a young hobo reflecting on his past experiences, particularly a moment in Reno, Nevada, in the summer of 1892. He shares his struggles with hunger, attempts to beg for food, and interactions with various characters, including a wealthy man and a kind woman. The narrative highlights the protagonist's resourcefulness and the deep sociology of wanderers—how they navigate societal rejection and rely on the kindness of strangers. The blend of humor and poignancy in his storytelling sets the tone for an exploration of the life and choices of hobos, as well as the challenges the protagonist faces in escaping the judgment of the world around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography
Subject London, Jack, 1876-1916 -- Travel -- United States
Subject Prisoners -- United States -- Biography
Subject Tramps -- United States -- Biography
Subject Railroad travel -- United States
Subject Vagrancy -- United States
Category Text
EBook-No. 14658
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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