To Repel Boarders by Jack London
The novel revolves around a young man who returns to his family's estate after being away for several years. He finds that the household has been taken over by a group of people who are living off the land and have formed their own community. The protagonist, who is struggling with feelings of guilt and inadequacy, becomes increasingly isolated from the rest of society as he tries to navigate his place within this new community. As tensions rise between the two groups, the protagonist must confront his own identity and the true nature of the community he has joined.
By Jack London · First published 1908 · Genre: Adventure, Coming-of-Age, Nautical Fiction · 2,831 words
First lines
"No; honest, now, Bob, I'm sure I was born too late. The twentieth century's no place for me. If I'd had my way -- -- "
"You'd have been born in the sixteenth," I broke in, laughing, "with Drake and Hawkins and Raleigh and the rest of the sea-kings."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Jack London
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Coming-of-Age, Nautical Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 2,831 words
- Structure: 1 section, 57 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot revolves around a nighttime sailing trip that turns into an unexpected confrontation with fishermen, embodying the essence of adventure.
- Coming-of-Age — The story explores themes of youthful longing for adventure and self-discovery, as the protagonists face a real-life challenge.
- Nautical Fiction — The setting is primarily on a sailboat, and the narrative includes detailed descriptions of sailing and maritime elements.
- Historical Fiction — The characters express a yearning for the past, specifically the age of sea-kings, which influences their actions and perspectives.
Tags
Adventure · Fiction · Novella · Short Story Collection · Classic Literature · American Literature · 19th Century Literature · Social Commentary · Class Struggle · Labor Movement · Immigration · Alienation