The Valley of the Moon: Jack London’s Enduring Classic (Annotated): Annotated with a Detailed Biography, Literary Analysis, Essays by the Author, and Historical Context.

Annotated Content: This edition has been annotated with the following unique content: Detailed Biography Literary Analysis Essays by the Author Detailed Historical Context Analysis of the 20th Century THE VALLEY OF THE MOON, Jack London’s classic historical fiction novel of romance, class struggles, social consciousness, and the search for happiness. So this was prizefighting, Saxon thought. It was much worse than she had dreamed. She had had no idea that such damage could be wrought with padded gloves. He must never fight again. Street rioting was preferable. She was wondering how much of his silk had been lost, when he mumbled and opened his eyes. “I had to do it…. We needed the money.” Jack London’s novel The Valley of the Moon, published in 1913, is a profound exploration of the American working-class struggle and the pursuit of happiness. The story follows the lives of Saxon and Billy Roberts, a married couple who yearn for a better life beyond the urban hardships of Oakland, California. Disillusioned with their lives and in search of a more fulfilling existence, the couple embarks on a journey through California’s countryside to find a more bountiful land where they can build a new life. The Roberts’ odyssey takes them through various communities, where they encounter a wide cast of diverse people and grapple with themes of social injustice, the American Dream, and the importance of land and nature in achieving true fulfillment. The Valley of the Moon is an inspiring narrative that captures the essence of early 20th-century America, offering a timeless message about the pursuit of a meaningful and contented life. The novel highlights the transformative power of nature and hard work, advocating for the values of self-sufficiency, perseverance, and the quest for a harmonious relationship with the land. An immediate and enduring success upon publication, The Valley of the Moon has withstood the test of time to remain a widely read and beloved classic ever since, and has earned its place among the great American historical fiction novels and all-time best-selling books. Sneak Peek: Anything could happen now. Quite without surprise, she saw the strikers leaping the fence, trampling her few little geraniums and pansies into the earth as they fled between Mercedes’ house and hers. Up Pine street, from the railroad yards, was coming a rush of railroad police and Pinkertons, firing as they ran. While down Pine street, gongs clanging, horses at a gallop, came three patrol wagons packed with police. The strikers were in a trap. The only way out was between the houses and over the back yard fences. The jam in the narrow alley prevented them all from escaping. A dozen were cornered in the angle between the front of her house and the steps. And as they had done, so were they done by. No effort was made to arrest. They were clubbed down and shot down to the last man by the guardians of the peace who were infuriated by what had been wreaked on their brethren. Presented in its original text to match the author’s singular vision, with a detailed author biography, literary analysis, two essays by the author, and historical context, this classic historical drama novel will make the perfect gift to a friend, to a loved one, or to yourself. Title Details: Detailed Biography Literary Analysis Essays by the Author Classic Historical Fiction Drama Detailed Historical Context Analysis of the 20th Century