The Strength of the Strong (1914) is a collection of short stories by American writer Jack London. Written and published when London was at the height of his success as an author, the stories that make up The Strength of the Strong engage with themes inspired by his lifelong advocacy of socialism. In the collection, London exploresthrough science fiction, naturalism, and historical narrativesthe consequences of capitalism on human life, the nuances of geopolitical power, and the importance of the labor movement. In "The Strength of the Strong," a parable, a prehistoric elder named LongBeard speaks to a gathering of his fellow hunters. As they sit around a fire eating the remains of a wild bear carcass, LongBeard tells the story of their people. He recalls how their society developed to promote individualism and hierarchy, and how conflict with other tribes and a lack of shared resources led to the breakdown of the community. "South of the Slot" is the story of Freddie Drummond, a sociology professor at Berkeley who leads a secret double life as a powerful union organizer named Big Bill Totts. As Tottss influence in the labor movement grows, it becomes more and more difficult for Drummond to separate his identities and to keep his union work hidden from his fiance, the wealthy aristocrat Catherine van Vorst. In "The Unparalleled Invasion," a work of speculative fiction, London illustrates a future where Chinawhich has risen to control all of Asiais attacked with biological...

Binding: Hardcover;116 pages; Publisher: Mint Editions; Classification: FC; Weight: 376.73 g; Dimensions: 203 x 127

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