Brown Wolf by Jack London (1905)
The story revolves around a wolf who has been injured and is nursed back to health by a family of humans. The wolf's presence disrupts the family's life, causing tension between them. As the wolf recovers, it becomes clear that its instincts are still strong, and it poses a threat to the family's safety.
By Jack London · First published 1905 · Genre: Adventure, Animal Fiction, Drama · 7,073 words
First lines
She had delayed, because of the dew-wet grass, in order to put on her overshoes, and when she emerged from the house found her waiting husband absorbed in the wonder of a bursting almond-bud. She sent a questing glance across the tall grass and in and out among the orchard trees.
"Where's Wolf? " she asked.
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Brown Wolf is listed on Textopian as a short story by Jack London, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Jack London
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Animal Fiction, Drama, Nature Writing, Realism
- Length: 7,073 words
- Structure: 1 section, 156 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Adventure — The story involves a journey and the challenges faced by the characters, particularly the dog's travels and the Klondike setting.
- Animal Fiction — The narrative centers around the life and experiences of a dog, exploring its instincts and relationships with humans.
- Drama — The emotional conflict between the characters over the dog's fate and the moral dilemmas they face provide dramatic tension.
- Nature Writing — The detailed descriptions of the natural environment and the dog's interaction with it highlight the theme of nature.
Tags
Adventure · Fiction · Novel · Short Story · Classic · Literary Fiction · American Literature · Wilderness · Survival · Nature · Man vs Nature · Human Condition