White Fang (Cambridge Companions to Literature) (New Millennium Audio Ultimate Classics) (Jack London, #1)

by Jack London

Another outstanding title in the acclaimed series described as "a CD-ROM between covers."
White Fang was written as the companion book to Jack London's classic 1903 runaway bestseller "The Call of the Wild." Seen through the eyes of White Fang--who is half dog, half wolf--the story follows the creature as he is forced to endure a series of harsh environments that turn him from his youthful innocence to mad-dog cruelty. That is, until a young man comes along and offers kindness and friendship. But friendship is something that White Fang doesn't understand...yet. "White Fang" is more than great storytelling. It is a careful study of the effects of our environments in forming who we are. With fascinating details of the Klondike gold rush and North American Indian life, it is also a remarkable snapshot of its time. With striking illustrations and extended captions unique to the "Whole Story" series, this striking edition provides background information modern readers could otherwise access only through a broad range of supplemental research. This distinctive approach places White Fang--first published in 1906--within the context of its era, bringing it vividly to life.

• ISBN10: 0590425919
• ISBN13: 9780590425919
• Publish Date: 1 October 1986 (first published 1 May 1906)
• Publish Status: Out of Stock
• Out of Print: 18 October 2010
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Scholastic US
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 252
• Language: English

Reviews

[jamiereadthis]

Contrary to what I’ve heard from, well, everyone, and what I expected myself, I liked Call of the Wild so much more than White Fang. I thought it was more well-written, concise, vivid, etc. etc. but I think it just comes down to the fact I liked the progression and ending of the former much more than the latter. The return of the dog to the wild was just more compelling to me than the happily ever after of the domesticated wolf.

It’s also one of those (rare) books that I think would have benefited greatly had I read it as a kid, and not trying to play catch up now.