Negore, the Coward by Jack London
The story revolves around a young boy who lives with his family on a remote farm. He is known for his cowardice and lack of physical strength. The boy's father dies, leaving him to care for the family. Despite his initial reluctance, he eventually finds the courage to take charge and protect his loved ones from various threats.
By Jack London · First published 1905 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Drama · 5,186 words
First lines
He had followed the trail of his fleeing people for eleven days, and his pursuit had been in itself a flight; for behind him he knew full well were the dreaded Russians, toiling through the swampy lowlands and over the steep divides, bent on no less than the extermination of all his people. He was travelling light. A rabbit-skin sleeping-robe, a muzzle-loading rifle, and a few pounds of sun-dried salmon constituted his outfit. He would have marvelled that a whole people -- women and children and aged -- could travel so swiftly, had he not known the terror that drove them on.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Jack London
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Drama, Action, Romance
- Length: 5,186 words
- Structure: 1 section, 77 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Adventure — The narrative follows Negore's journey through the Alaskan wilderness, highlighting survival and exploration themes.
- Historical Fiction — Set during the Russian occupation of Alaska, it incorporates historical elements and cultural conflicts.
- Drama — The story delves into personal and communal struggles, focusing on themes of courage, identity, and redemption.
- Action — The plot includes intense sequences of conflict and physical challenges, particularly in the climactic battle scenes.
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Adventure · Fiction · Novel · Short Story · American Literature · Classic · Historical Fiction · Western · Frontier Life · Cattle Ranching · Cowboy Culture · Racial Tensions