The One Thousand Dozen
This novel explores the theme of survival and human nature through a group of people stranded on an island after a shipwreck. The story delves into their struggles to adapt to their new environment and the moral dilemmas that arise from their circumstances. The narrative focuses on the relationships between the characters, particularly the tension between those who prioritize cooperation and those who seek power and control. As the group's dynamics shift, the novel raises questions about the nature of humanity and what it means to be civilized. Throughout the story, the author examines the effects of isolation and the human desire for connection and community. The novel ultimately presents a bleak view of human nature, suggesting that even in the face of adversity, people are capable of great cruelty and selfishness.
By Jack London · First published 1903 · Genre: Adventure, Drama, Realism · 7,702 words
First lines
David Rasmunsen was a hustler, and, like many a greater man, a man of the one idea. Wherefore, when the clarion call of the North rang on his ear, he conceived an adventure in eggs and bent all his energy to its achievement. He figured briefly and to the point, and the adventure became iridescent-hued, splendid. That eggs would sell at Dawson for five dollars a dozen was a safe working premise. Whence it was incontrovertible that one thousand dozen would bring, in the Golden Metropolis, five thousand dollars.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Jack London
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Realism, Tragedy, Historical Fiction
- Length: 7,702 words
- Structure: 1 section, 118 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot centers around a perilous journey to the Klondike, highlighting themes of survival and the pursuit of fortune.
- Drama — The narrative explores the protagonist's internal and external struggles, including financial desperation and personal ambition.
- Realism — The story provides a detailed and realistic depiction of the harsh conditions and challenges faced during the Klondike Gold Rush.
- Tragedy — The protagonist's venture ends in failure and personal loss, underscoring the tragic elements of the narrative.
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Adventure · Fiction · Literary Fiction · Classic · American Literature · 19th Century · Social Commentary · Realism · Naturalism · Exploration · Survival · Human Nature