Jack London

Jack London

American novelist and journalist

πŸ—“οΈJanuary 12, 1876 - November 22, 1916
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πŸ“–Biography

Jack London was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. A pioneer of commercial magazine fiction, he was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity and earn a large fortune from writing.

πŸ†Major Works & Achievements

  • ✦Wrote The Call of the Wild
  • ✦Wrote White Fang
  • ✦One of the first commercially successful American writers

πŸ’¬Famous Quotes

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I would rather be ashes than dust.

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I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.

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