Martin Eden. Sea wolf. London J.

Martin Iden ” - Jack London's outstanding novel about a man from the lower classes, a simple sailor who has achieved success, about the search for a place in life, the torment of creativity and torment of love. The hero of this, largely autobiographical work, passes through difficult trials and, thanks to hard work and immense energy, surpasses his teachers and changes his life. A creative gift becomes a pass to Martin Iden in the Higher Light. From now on, two goals are facing him relentlessly: the glory of the writer and the possession of a beloved woman. Only dreams are unpredictable and insidious: it is unknown when they will come true and whether this will bring long-awaited joy.

in the novel “Sea Wolf”, the literary critic Humphrey Van-Wyden, after a shipwreck, enters a ship with the gloomy name “Ghost”. His captain, wolf Larsen, has a strong character, remarkable physical strength and by nature with powerful intelligence. Against the backdrop of dangerous sea wanderings described with great skill and love, the contradictory figure of this cruel and cynical sailor is revealed, capable of easily killing a person, but at the same time a lone philosopher, a fan of tennyson and Shakespeare.