The Sea Wolf is a novel by Jack London, first published in 1904. It tells the story of Humphrey Van Weyden, a literary critic who is a survivor of an ocean collision and is forced to serve as a crew member on the sealing schooner Ghost. The Ghost is captained by the ruthless Wolf Larsen, a brutal and powerful man who rules his crew with an iron fist. Humphrey is appalled by the cruelty and brutality of Wolf Larsen and his crew, and he struggles to survive in this harsh environment. As the novel progresses, Humphrey is forced to confront his own inner demons and come to terms with his own mortality. He also finds himself in a battle of wills with Wolf Larsen, as the two men clash over their opposing philosophies of life. The novel is a classic adventure story, as Humphrey is forced to confront the dangers of the sea and the cruelty of Wolf Larsen. It is also a psychological exploration of the human condition, as Humphrey is forced to confront his own inner demons and come to terms with his own mortality.
By Jack London · First published 1904 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Naturalism, Romance · 39 chapters