White Fang by Jack London (1906)

The novel tells the story of a wild wolfdog's journey from savagery to domestication. Born into a harsh environment, White Fang is forced to fight for survival and learns to rely on his instincts. He is eventually captured by a group of men who attempt to tame him through physical punishment and emotional manipulation. As White Fang navigates this new world, he forms complex relationships with various humans, including the cruel and abusive Weedon Scott, the kind-hearted Henry, and the gentle Beauty Smith. Through these interactions, White Fang learns to adapt to his environment and eventually develops a deep bond with one of his human companions. The novel explores themes of survival, loyalty, and the transformative power of love and compassion. Ultimately, White Fang emerges as a symbol of resilience and redemption, having overcome his savage past to become a domesticated and loving companion.

By Jack London · First published 1906 · Genre: Adventure, Animal Fiction, Classic · 25 chapters

Contents

• The Trail of the Meat
• The Battle of the Fangs
• The Makers of Fire
• The Enemy of his Kind
• The Long Trail
• The she-Wolf
• The Lair
• The Bondage
• The Mad God
• The Southland
• The Hunger Cry
• The Grey Cub
• The Outcast
• The Reign of Hate
• The God's Domain
• The Wall of the World
• The Trail of the Gods
• The Clinging Death
• The Call of Kind
• The Law of Meat
• The Covenant
• The Indomitable
• The Sleeping Wolf
• The Famine
• The Love-Master

More by Jack London

• Martin Eden (1909)
• The Call of the Wild (1903)
• The Sea Wolf (1904)
• A Thousand Deaths (1899)
• Before Adam (1907)
• John Barleycorn (1913)
• Love of Life (1908)
• A Day's Lodging (1919)
• All works by Jack London