The Apostate by Jack London (1906)
The novel revolves around a young man who rejects his family's wealth and social status to live among the poor and downtrodden. He becomes disillusioned with their way of life and eventually returns home, but his experiences have changed him forever. The story explores themes of class struggle, morality, and personal identity.
By Jack London · First published 1906 · Genre: Social Realism, Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age · 9,047 words
First lines
"Now I wake me up to work; I pray the Lord I may not shirk. If I should die before the night, I pray the Lord my work's all right. Amen. "
"If you don't git up, Johnny, I won't give you a bite to eat!"
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The Apostate is listed on Textopian as a short story by Jack London, dated 1906 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Jack London
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Social Realism, Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Naturalism, Drama
- Length: 9,047 words
- Structure: 1 section, 162 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Social Realism — The narrative explores the harsh realities of working-class life, focusing on the struggles and experiences of a child laborer.
- Literary Fiction — The work features a deep character study and explores complex themes such as poverty, labor, and the loss of childhood.
- Coming-of-Age — The protagonist's journey from childhood to adulthood is central to the plot, highlighting the impact of work on his development.
- Naturalism — The story reflects naturalistic themes, emphasizing the influence of environment and social conditions on the characters' lives.
Tags
Adventure · Fiction · Novel · Literary Fiction · Classic · American Literature · 19th Century · Philosophical · Psychological · Exploratory · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery