Smeđi vuk i druge pripovijetke

Smeđi vuk i druge pripovijetke

Jack London

London's tales, filled with vivid descriptions of ice and struggle, celebrate courage and rebellion, but also warn of the cost of greed and alienation. Through these stories, London paints a portrait of the wilderness as teacher and judge, where only the

In the heart of frozen Alaska, where the snow cuts like a knife, lives Brown Wolf, a half-wild dog whose fate embodies the struggle between wilderness and civilization. The wolf, strong and untamable, passes through the hands of various masters in the Klondike. Some are cruel, like the Smith Brothers, who beat and starve him, while others, like Walt Irvine, offer warmth and trust. The wolf's loyalty is tested, but his wild spirit constantly draws him back to the forest, where he howls under the stars. When Walt and his wife Madge try to tame him, the wolf struggles with an inner conflict - his love for people is opposed to the call of the wild. In the end, the wolf chooses freedom, leaving behind tracks in the snow and a story of the power of instinct. Through the wolf, London celebrates the wild nature, but also asks whether the wild can ever be fully tamed.

In other stories, Jack London takes us through the harsh world of the Klondike and other wildernesses, where people and nature clash in a struggle for survival. "That Unlucky Spot" tells the story of a hapless dog who faces betrayal and the harsh conditions of the gold rush, while "Trust" celebrates the unwavering loyalty of sled dogs in the midst of storms. In "Canyon of Gold," London describes an obsession with gold that leads two prospectors into a deadly trap, while "Untruthful Nam-Bok" tells the story of a native who returns to his tribe with incredible tales of a world beyond their reach, provoking fear and distrust. "The Yellow Scarf" explores a love story steeped in cultural misunderstandings in Alaska, while "Breaking West" celebrates the pioneering spirit and the fight against a ruthless nature. In "The Pagan," young Indian Opee-Kwan struggles with tradition and the modern world, while "The Tramp and the Fairy" offers an unusual tale of a wanderer who dreams of beauty amidst cruelty. Finally, "A Nose for the King" delivers a suspenseful tale of survival in the wilderness, where courage and resourcefulness decide life and death.

London's world is harsh, but imbued with a respect for the power of nature and the perseverance of man. Filled with vivid descriptions of ice, forests, and struggle, the tales celebrate instinct, courage, and rebellion, but also warn of the cost of greed and alienation. Through these stories, London paints a portrait of the wilderness as teacher and judge, where only the strongest and most loyal survive.

Original title
Brown wolf
Translation
Otilija Šnajder-Ruszkowsky
Editor
Nikola Pavić
Illustrations
Fedor Vaić
Graphics design
Fedor Vaić
Dimensions
20 x 14 cm
Pages
201
Publisher
Matica hrvatska, Zagreb, 1961.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
Language: Croatian.

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