The Night-Born by Jack London (1917)
The story revolves around a man who returns to his hometown after years away and becomes embroiled in a conflict between the old guard and a group of newcomers. The tension builds towards a violent confrontation that ultimately changes the town's dynamics.
By Jack London · First published 1917 · Genre: Adventure, Romance, Drama · 6,879 words
First lines
It was in the old Alta-Inyo Club -- a warm night for San Francisco -- and through the open windows, hushed and far, came the brawl of the streets. The talk had led on from the Graft Prosecution and the latest signs that the town was to be run wide open, down through all the grotesque sordidness and rottenness of man-hate and man-meanness, until the name of O'Brien was mentioned -- O'Brien, the promising young pugilist who had been killed in the prize-ring the night before. At once the air had seemed to freshen. O'Brien had been a clean-living young man with ideals. He neither drank, smoked, nor swore, and his had been the body of a beautiful young god. He had even carried his prayer-book to the ringside. They found it in his coat pocket in the dressing-room. afterward.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Jack London
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Philosophical Fiction
- Length: 6,879 words
- Structure: 1 section, 100 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The narrative centers around exploration, survival, and the protagonist's journey through the wilderness, which are key elements of adventure.
- Romance — The story includes themes of love and longing, particularly in the interactions between the protagonist and the woman he meets.
- Drama — The plot involves intense emotional experiences and personal conflicts, characteristic of dramatic storytelling.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and events are rooted in a specific historical context, reflecting the time period's social and cultural aspects.
Tags
Adventure · Fiction · Short Stories · Psychological Thriller · Mystery · Suspense · Thriller · Dark Fantasy · Supernatural · Horror · Gothic Fiction · Atmospheric