Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London

The story revolves around a young man who returns to his family's farm after being away for several years. He struggles with the harsh realities of rural life and the expectations placed upon him by his brother and father. The narrative explores themes of identity, responsibility, and the clash between tradition and modernity.

By Jack London · First published 1909 · Genre: Adventure, Animal Fiction, Drama · 36 chapters · 114,671 words

First lines

But Michael never sailed out of Tulagi, nigger-chaser on the _Eugenie_. Once in five weeks the steamer _Makambo_ made Tulagi its port of call on the way from New Guinea and the Shortlands to Australia. And on the night of her belated arrival Captain Kellar forgot Michael on the beach. In itself, this was nothing, for, at midnight, Captain Kellar was back on the beach, himself climbing the high hill to the Commissioner's bungalow while the boat's crew vainly rummaged the landscape and canoe houses.

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Genres

• Adventure — The narrative follows the adventurous journey of the protagonist, exploring themes of survival and exploration.
• Animal Fiction — The story centers around the experiences and perspective of a dog, highlighting animal behavior and relationships with humans.
• Drama — The plot includes emotional and moral conflicts, focusing on the struggles and growth of the characters.
• Social Commentary — The book addresses societal issues and critiques aspects of human behavior and society.

Tags

Coming-of-age · Adventure · Friendship · Growing-up · Self-discovery · Mentorship · Sibling-rivalry · Family-dynamics · Social-class · Poverty · Hardship · Resilience

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Michael, Brother of Jerry is listed on Textopian as a novel by Jack London, dated 1909 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Jack London
• Date: 1909 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Animal Fiction, Drama, Social Commentary, Literary Fiction
• Length: 114,671 words
• Structure: 36 chapters, 1,687 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII
• CHAPTER XIV
• CHAPTER XV
• CHAPTER XVI
• CHAPTER XVII
• CHAPTER XVIII
• CHAPTER XIX
• CHAPTER XX
• CHAPTER XXI
• CHAPTER XXII
• CHAPTER XXIII
• CHAPTER XXIV
• CHAPTER XXV
• CHAPTER XXVI
• CHAPTER XXVII
• CHAPTER XXVIII
• CHAPTER XXIX
• CHAPTER XXX
• CHAPTER XXXI
• CHAPTER XXXII
• CHAPTER XXXIII
• CHAPTER XXXIV
• CHAPTER XXXV
• CHAPTER XXXVI

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• Before Adam (1907)
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• Love of Life (1908)
• A Day's Lodging (1919)
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