The Game - Hardcover
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The Game - Hardcover
$34.18
by Jack London (Author)
A stark and tightly constructed novel of boxing, risk, and the human cost of physical ambition. In The Game, Jack London turns to the world of prizefighting to examine courage, discipline, and the limits of the body under pressure. The story follows Joe Fleming, an amateur boxer whose dedication to the sport brings both personal fulfillment and unforeseen consequence.
Set against the working-class milieu that London knew well, the narrative captures the intensity of the boxing ring alongside the emotional stakes beyond it, particularly in Joe's relationship with his wife. London approaches the subject without sentimentality, presenting both the allure of competition and the inherent dangers of the sport with clarity and restraint.
First published in 1905, The Game stands apart within London's body of work for its focus on sport and physical conflict as a lens for broader human concerns. Concise and direct, it offers a powerful exploration of ambition, love, and the irreversible outcomes that can arise from a single moment of risk.
Number of Pages: 42
Dimensions: 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: April 03, 2018
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