White Fang

Jack London (1876-1916)

Approximate level: B2
Length: 73,501 words
Reading time: 6 h 8 min
Chapters: 25
Language: English
On Project Gutenberg since: 1997

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Jack London’s 1906 novel follows a wolfdog in the harsh Northland, where survival depends on instinct, strength, and the treatment of humans and animals. The opening sets a bleak scene with vivid descriptions of snow, forest, and cold. Its vocabulary includes older literary words and detailed terms for sled travel and wilderness. Many sentences are long and layered, with figurative language that can take careful reading. The themes of nature, violence, loyalty, and adaptation make this an involving adventure.

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Subjects

Wolfdogs -- Fiction
Adventure stories
Canada, Northern -- Fiction

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