A Curious Fragment by Jack London
The novel revolves around a young man who becomes obsessed with the idea of immortality and sets out to discover its secret. He embarks on a journey that takes him through various experiences, including love, loss, and self-discovery. Along the way, he grapples with the nature of existence and the human condition.
By Jack London · First published 1909 · Genre: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Political Fiction · 4,289 words
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[The capitalist, or industrial oligarch, Roger Vanderwater, mentioned in the narrative, has been identified as the ninth in the line of the Vanderwaters that controlled for hundreds of years the cotton factories of the South. This Roger Vanderwater flourished in the last decades of the twenty- sixth century after Christ, which was the fifth century of the terrible industrial oligarchy that was reared upon the ruins of the early Republic.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Jack London
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Social Commentary, Historical Fiction
- Length: 4,289 words
- Structure: 1 section, 31 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Dystopian — The narrative is set in a future where an oppressive industrial oligarchy rules, depicting a bleak and controlled society.
- Science Fiction — The story is set in the distant future, exploring advanced societal structures and speculative historical developments.
- Political Fiction — The plot centers around themes of class struggle, power dynamics, and the critique of capitalist systems.
- Social Commentary — The narrative critiques social injustices and the exploitation of the working class, highlighting issues of literacy and education.
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Adventure · Fiction · Literary · Philosophical · Psychological · Mystery · Thriller · Short Story · Classic · American Literature · 19th Century · Existentialism