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Martin Eden dreams of becoming a successful writer and winning the heart of a wealthy young woman, Ruth Morse. Despite his humble beginnings, Martin is determined to educate himself and pursue his literary ambitions. Through hard work and perseverance, he achieves fame and fortune as a writer but finds himself increasingly disillusioned with the shallow world of high society and the empty pursuit of wealth and status.
In Martin Eden Jack London delves into the complexities of social mobility and the challenges faced by individuals striving to overcome their circumstances and achieve success in a society defined by rigid class distinctions. Through Martin's journey, London offers a searing critique of the American capitalist system and the illusion of upward mobility, highlighting the inherent inequalities and injustices that persist despite the promise of opportunity.

JACK LONDON [1876-1916] was an American author who, during his short life, wrote a total of 49 novels and numerous short stories. Before his debut, he had been a hobo, sailor, and gold prospector. The novels Martin Eden, The Iron Heel, and The Sea-Wolf were burned during the book burnings around Nazi Germany in 1933.