First published in 1903 in a serialized format, The Call of the Wild by Jack London tells the story of Buck, a dog stolen from his home in California and sold into service as a sled dog in Alaska during the 1890’s Klondike Gold Rush. Join us as we discuss this moving story of survival and Buck’s return to primitivism, and hear our thoughts on how this book explores human nature, its depiction of violence and whether or not it has stood the test of time.
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Life Updates
08:45 - Spoiler Warning
09:00 - Introduction to the Author
18:10 - The Blurb
18:35 - Our Discussion of The Call of the Wild
01:03:50 - The Book We Will Be Discussing Next Time
01:05:10 - Outro
Other Books Mentioned:
The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
The Story of Babar by Jean de Brunhoff
White Fang by Jack London
The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa
Dune by Frank Herbert
Emma by Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Links:
Jack London on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Goodreads
Lucia on Goodreads
Corrie on Goodreads
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