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In this series we listen to short stories that are NOT by perhaps the most well-known author of this type. But the many other rich talents in the volume may have treated the subject matter a little differently, or were perhaps just overlooked in the stampede to applaud the winner, but these authors are of equal merit. Each of their works is laden with talent, has purpose, and is rich and textured in this gloried niche of literature.

Jack London’un ölümsüz eseri Martin Eden, artık yepyeni bir uyarlama ile karşınızda! Bu kısaltılmış versiyon, yoksulluktan zirveye uzanan, hayalleriyle dolu bir gencin edebiyata, aşka ve sınıf çatışmalarına dair epik serüvenini yeniden gözler önüne seriyor.

In this series we explore the many facets of love through literary talents that span both time and country. There are times when love is not a revelation and a calling from one soul to another but a carefully navigated path, or maybe a badly chosen path that decimates happiness. Which way will our literary leviathans take us? Inevitably it will be more than one.

Dutch Courage and Other Stories is a collection of Jack London’s short stories, showcasing his signature themes of adventure, survival, and resilience. Written for both young and mature audiences, these tales explore courage, fate, and the raw challenges of life.

Daughter of the Snows follows Frona Welse, a fiercely independent Stanford graduate who heads to the Yukon during the gold rush. Her unconventional ways—befriending outcasts and defying social norms—set her apart as she navigates the dangers of the North and a dramatic love triangle. A bold and adventurous novel from Jack London.

അന്വേഷണങ്ങൾക്കും കണ്ടെത്തലുകൾക്കുമുള്ള മനുഷ്യമനസ്സിന്റെ അടങ്ങാത്ത മോഹങ്ങൾ മുഖമുദ്രയാക്കുന്നവയാണ് ജാക്ക് ലണ്ടന്റെ കഥകൾ. മനുഷ്യജീവിതത്തിന്റെ സങ്കീർണ്ണതകളെയും നിസ്സാരതകളെയും വെളിവാക്കുന്ന അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ To Build A fire, A Piece of Steak, The White Silence, Moon Face, The Law of Life തുടങ്ങിയ പ്രശസ്തമായ കഥകളുടെ പരിഭാഷ.

The Game is a gripping boxing drama that tells the story of a young prizefighter on the eve of his final bout. Through the eyes of his fiancée, we witness the brutal beauty of the sport, the dangers of ambition, and the emotional toll of a life in the ring.

The Mutiny of the Elsinore is a gripping maritime adventure from Jack London, following a brutal mutiny aboard a doomed ship. With treacherous storms, a ruthless crew, and a fight for survival, this novel delves into the harsh realities of life at sea.

In the untamed heart of the Yukon wilderness, where icy winds howl and survival is both a brutal contest and a triumph of spirit, one dog's journey will awaken the primal instincts that lie buried beneath domesticated civility. Jack London's The Call of the Wild is not merely a tale of survival—it is an anthem to the wild, a hymn to the power of instinct, and a meditation on freedom itself. Every crack of a whip, every crunch of snow under a sled, and every flash of gold in the frozen rivers echoes a deeper truth: we are creatures of nature, and nature always calls us home.

Cruelly dognapped and trafficked into the frozen Northland, Buck is immediately thrown into the world of being a working dog during the famous Klondike Gold Rush of the late 19th century. With an ever-changing lineup of masters, some incompetent and some kind, and being forced to brave the harsh winter climate and strange creatures of the vast wilderness, Buck learns how to survive and persevere. Will Buck be able to tap into his primordial instincts to become famous throughout the region? Find out in Jack London’s exciting novella, The Call of the Wild.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. Jack London is widely regarded as one of America’s pre-eminent writers of the great outdoors. His stories are raw and, at times, harrowing, but always dependable fare. His work also includes stories on pandemics and bizarre scientific experiments. An author so much more than the usual wrapper proclaims.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. A new century dawns, one in which America would become pre-eminent as its industrial might and military power rose above all others. In literature too its authors tackled new forms and new ideas, they shied away from little, immersing themselves and their readers in the promise of a new Century.

David Grief erlebt gefährliche Abenteuer in der Südsee: Auf Fitu-Iva stoppt er das Betrugsgeschäft eines selbsternannten Premierministers, auf Fuatino befreit er Eingeborene aus Piratenhand und auf einem entlegenen Atoll stellt er einen alten Betrüger zur Rede. Schließlich kommt es zu einer gefährlichen Auseinandersetzung ... 1. Das große Geld von Fitu-Iva, 2. Piraten auf Fuatino, 3. Swithin Halls wiederentdecktes Atoll, 4. Gestrandet, 5. Beisetzung eines Häuptlings, 6. Pikett, 7. Der Prinz.

Love of Life and Other Stories is a collection of gripping tales about survival in the unforgiving Yukon. From desperate gold miners to struggling animals, these stories showcase Jack London’s masterful storytelling and his deep understanding of human and animal endurance.

The Red One is a collection of Jack London’s most intriguing adventure stories. From an explorer’s eerie encounter with cannibals and an otherworldly artifact to thrilling gold rush quests and high-seas escapades, these tales showcase London’s signature blend of danger, mystery, and raw human survival.

The Sea-Wolf is a powerful tale of survival, philosophy, and the brutal force of nature. When literary critic Humphrey van Weyden is shipwrecked and rescued by the ruthless Captain Wolf Larsen, he is forced to endure the cruel realities of life at sea. A psychological battle unfolds between intellect and brute strength in this gripping masterpiece by Jack London.

Smoke Bellew follows a young writer who leaves behind city life for the harsh reality of the Klondike Gold Rush. As he braves the freezing wilderness and the lawless frontier, he transforms from an untested greenhorn into a seasoned adventurer. A vivid and exhilarating collection of Jack London’s finest short stories of survival and human endurance.

Tales of the Fish Patrol plunges listeners into the dangerous and lawless world of San Francisco’s waterways. Jack London’s riveting stories follow the daring exploits of the Fish Patrol as they battle illegal fishermen, poachers, and smugglers. With a cast of rugged characters and high-seas action, this collection captures the spirit of maritime adventure and the untamed frontier of the American West.

Vier klassische Abenteuergeschichten in einer großen Hörbuch Box! Ungekürzt gelesen! Mit dabei sind: 1. Robert Louis Stevenson: Die Schatzinsel (Track 1 - 34), 2. Mark Twain: Die Abenteuer und Fahrten des Huckleberry Finn (Track 35 - 68), Jack London: Ruf der Wildnis (Track 69 - 75), Edgar Allan Poe: Der Goldkäfer (Track 76 - 77).

Natürlich denken wir bei dem Begriff "Science Fiction" unmittelbar an "Krieg der Sterne" oder "Raumschiff Enterprise", doch liegen die Anfänge des Genres weit in der Vergangenheit. Bereits im 18. Jahrhundert schrieb Jonathan Swift mit "Gullivers Reisen" einen frühen Klassiker der sogenannten "Zukunftsliteratur". In dieser großen Hörbuch Box geht es nicht um technikverliebte Weltraumliteratur a la "Perry Rhodan", sondern um klassische Literatur, die sich mit dem Thema beschäftigt, wie es in der Zukunft aussehen könnte, und das sowohl höchst realistisch als auch mit großer Hingabe zur Fiktion.