Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 1997-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 4299 London, Jack 1876 1916 Chaney, John Griffith Martin Eden Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Eden David Price "Martin Eden" by Jack London is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the titular character, Martin Eden, a young and rugged man from the working class who is determined to rise above his humble beginnings and pursue a more refined life, motivated by his infatuation with Ruth Morse, a woman from a wealthier social class. The novel explores themes of class struggle, self-education, and the complexities of ambition and romantic love. The opening of "Martin Eden" introduces the protagonist as he awkwardly navigates a new and affluent environment after being invited to the home of Ruth and her family. His discomfort and raw presence starkly contrast with the elegance and sophistication around him, highlighting his self-consciousness and longing for acceptance. As he interacts with Ruth and her family, he is both captivated by their world and acutely aware of the distance separating them. This initial encounter is charged with Martin's dream of becoming a part of this higher social sphere, setting the stage for his journey of personal transformation and struggle against societal expectations. The vivid depiction of Martin's reactions and the contrasting social dynamics leaves readers eager to see how he will navigate the complexities of love and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Working class -- Fiction Authors -- Fiction Autobiographical fiction Bildungsromans Young men -- Fiction San Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 853231 2025-08-01T08:23:37.192717 text/html 887806 2021-04-20T02:09:57 text/html 589477 2025-08-01T08:23:45.293626 application/epub+zip 591654 2025-08-01T08:23:38.169649 application/epub+zip 451473 2025-08-01T08:23:37.701619 application/epub+zip 776054 2025-08-01T08:23:51.449540 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 731244 2025-08-01T08:23:44.907592 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 591293 2022-09-01T09:25:51.655014 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 820028 2025-08-01T08:23:36.399627 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 819977 2021-04-20T02:10:13 text/plain; charset=utf-8 17483 2025-08-01T08:23:51.584553 application/rdf+xml 22472 2025-08-01T08:23:37.825643 image/jpeg 3752 2025-08-01T08:23:37.762637 image/jpeg 1003720 2025-08-01T08:23:37.280662 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia