Jack London

Broschiertes Buch

Emil Gluck

O Pior Inimigo do Mundo

Beschreibung

Esta é uma das mais incríveis e fantásticas estórias que Jack London publicou. "O Pior Inimigo do Mundo" conta a história de um génio cientista, Emil Gluck, que é condenado por um crime que não cometeu. Quando lhe é reconhecida a sua inocência e posteriormente sendo libertado, Emil Gluck enceta a mais brutal vingança sobre o mundo que o maltratou toda a sua vida. Esta publicação conta com a tradução de Philipe Pharo da Costa, publicando-se uma série de dez contos escolhidos pela editora ContraatircsE. Este primeiro volume foi lançado no ano do centenário da morte do autor Jack London (1916-2016), poeta, contista e romancista americano, sendo esta a terceira edição deste primeiro volume da coleção.

Autor

Jack London, born John Griffith Chaney on January 12, 1876, in San Francisco, was an influential American novelist, journalist, and social activist. Known for his rugged tales of adventure, London gained fame with works like The Call of the Wild and White Fang, which drew from his experiences during the Klondike Gold Rush. His writing not only entertained but also addressed social issues, including workers' rights and socialism.A prolific writer, London became one of the first American authors to achieve both commercial success and international celebrity. His ability to capture the harsh realities of life and nature in his narratives established him as a key figure in American literature, especially within the Realism and Naturalism movements. Despite his success, London's personal life was marked by struggles with health and financial instability, yet he continued to write prolifically until his untimely death at the age of 40.London's legacy endures through his contributions to literature and his influence on subsequent generations of writers. His works, characterized by their vivid descriptions and exploration of human and animal instincts, remain widely read and studied, reflecting his enduring impact on American literary tradition.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: ContraatircsE
• Edição de Bolso
• Seitenzahl: 62
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Januar 2019
• Portugiesisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 133mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 82g
• ISBN-13: 9789895413034
• ISBN-10: 9895413033
• Artikelnr.: 55316892