Jack London was one of the primary
participants of those who called themselves naturalist writers during the
nineteenth century. The era of
Naturalism was about producing seriously scientific writings that allowed the
reader to see a more realistic and life-like side of story telling.
Derived from the scientific method, the ideals and
symbols that accompany naturalistic stories are realistic in their outcomes,
though to entertain the masses the story endings were usually bleak. Man versus nature or man versus himself was
the main struggle that haunts naturalistic stories, to demonstrate a more real
and alarming picture. The goal was to express to the reader that nature is an
unbiased entity, and allows for no fabrication in the reality of the story.
The naturalistic era, from the 1890’s to the 1920’s,
followed the era of romanticized stories that gave the reader their desired
beginning, middle, and the end in order to please and comfort them. Naturalism cunningly devised a new and darker
way to entertain the same crowd.
One of the primary contributors to the writings of
Naturalism was Jack London. His harsh
and desolate upbringing fueled the fire for him to produce some of the most
memorable naturalist writings of all time.
His stories are genuinely entertaining and make readers pour into his gloomy
and unpredictable tales. Along with such
writers as Stephen Crane (The Open Boat)
and Edith Wharton (The House of Mirth),
Jack created a library of examples of Naturalism, which paved the way for the Modernism
movement of the 1900’s.
Jack London’s contribution to the laws of Naturalism
cannot be mistaken on behalf of his pioneering stories and life lessons. Those lessons are so basic and true, that
they teach and inspire readers today and into the future.
Work Cited
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Campbell, Donna M. “Naturalism in America Literature.”
Literary Movements. Dept. of English,
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Matterson, Stephen. “1890s-1920s Naturalism.” The American Novel. Thirteen/WNET New
York. March 2007. Web. 11/11/12.
Merriman, C. D. “Jack London.” The Literature Network. Jalic
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