Project Gutenberg 1998-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 139 London, Jack 1876 1916 Chaney, John Griffith The Game Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Game_(London_novel) Transcribed from the 1913 William Heinemann edition by David Price "The Game" by Jack London is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically during a time when boxing was gaining popularity in American culture. The story explores themes of love, ambition, and the stark contrasts between personal relationships and the allure of ambition through the lens of a young prizefighter, Joe Fleming. It delves into the struggles of the working class as well as the moral dilemmas faced by individuals caught between personal desires and societal expectations. The narrative follows Joe Fleming, an aspiring boxer, and his love interest, Genevieve, as they navigate their relationship in the context of Joe's obsession with the sport. As Joe prepares for one last fight that promises financial security for their future, Genevieve grapples with her feelings of fear and pride for him. Their love is tested as she comes to realize the depth of Joe's passion for boxing, a "game" she does not understand but nevertheless feels threatened by. The climax unfolds during a crucial match, where Joe's resilience and determination lead to an unexpected climax. The story ultimately examines the complex interplay between love and ambition, articulating the sacrifices that both characters make while navigating their respective desires and the harsh realities of their environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Boxers (Sports) -- Fiction Boxing stories PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature Category: Sports/Hobbies 115270 2025-07-01T08:30:37.597130 text/html 114979 2020-12-31T12:37:50 text/html 42380 2020-12-31T12:37:50 text/html application/zip 97023 2025-07-01T08:30:41.724085 application/epub+zip 97213 2025-07-01T08:30:39.062106 application/epub+zip 97213 2025-07-01T08:30:38.127109 application/epub+zip 158219 2025-07-01T08:30:43.804096 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147689 2025-07-01T08:30:41.208108 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 130124 2022-09-01T09:44:32.441564 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 107068 2025-07-01T08:30:37.254130 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 106844 2020-12-31T12:37:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 41190 2020-12-31T12:37:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18910 2025-07-01T08:30:43.952091 application/rdf+xml 7310 2025-07-01T08:30:38.619104 image/jpeg 2008 2025-07-01T08:30:38.369130 image/jpeg 94047 2025-07-01T08:30:37.610124 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia