Beschrijving

What happens when a man of thought is thrown into a world of brute force? Jack London’s The Sea-Wolf is a thrilling, intellectual clash between philosophy and primal instinct, set on the unforgiving waters of the Pacific. When literary critic Humphrey van Weyden is rescued from a shipwreck, he finds himself a prisoner aboard the Ghost—a seal-hunting schooner captained by the cruel and brilliant Wolf Larsen. Torn between his refined ideals and the brutal laws of survival, Humphrey must learn to fight for his body—and his soul. Through gritty action, sharp dialogue, and deep existential themes, London crafts one of the most intense character studies in classic literature. \