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Valley of the Moon by Jack. London (1999, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity of California Press
ISBN-100520218205
ISBN-139780520218208
eBay Product ID (ePID)1136868
Product Key Features
Book TitleValley of the Moon
Number of Pages436 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1999
TopicGeneral, Literary
IllustratorYes
GenreFiction
AuthorJack. London
Book SeriesCalifornia Fiction Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight19.2 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN98-036181
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal813/.52
SynopsisA road novel fifty years before Kerouac, The Valley of the Moon traces the odyssey of Billy and Saxon Roberts from the labor strife of Oakland at the turn of the century through Central and Northern California in search of land they can farm independently--a journey that echoes Jack London's own escape from urban poverty. As London lost hope in the prospects of the socialist party and organized labor, he began researching a scientific and environmentally sound approach to farming. In his novel, it is Saxon, London's most fully realized heroine, who embodies these concerns. The Valley of the Moon is London's paean to his second wife Charmian and to the pastoral life and his ranch in Glen Ellen, the Valley of the Moon., A road novel fifty years before Kerouac, The Valley of the Moon traces the odyssey of Billy and Saxon Roberts from the labor strife of Oakland at the turn of the century through Central and Northern California in search of land they can farm independently-a journey that echoes Jack London's own escape from urban poverty. As London lost hope in the prospects of the socialist party and organized labor, he began researching a scientific and environmentally sound approach to farming. In his novel, it is Saxon, London's most fully realized heroine, who embodies these concerns. The Valley of the Moon is London's paean to his second wife Charmian and to the pastoral life and his ranch in Glen Ellen, the Valley of the Moon., A road novel fifty years before Kerouac,The Valley of the Moontraces the odyssey of Billy and Saxon Roberts from the labor strife of Oakland at the turn of the century through Central and Northern California in search of land they can farm independently--a journey that echoes Jack London's own escape from urban poverty. As London lost hope in the prospects of the socialist party and organized labor, he began researching a scientific and environmentally sound approach to farming. In his novel, it is Saxon, London's most fully realized heroine, who embodies these concerns.The Valley of the Moonis London's paean to his second wife Charmian and to the pastoral life and his ranch in Glen Ellen, the Valley of the Moon.
LC Classification Number98-36181
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- 21 Sep, 2016
London's masterpiece - abandoning the socialist dream and reclaiming the spirit of the pioneers
A great depiction of London's disdain of the urban working life and his celebration of getting back to the rural dream. Billy and Saxon, the two main characters seem to represent London at this point in his life, that is a man who cannot seem to gain an advantage in a labor union. The story begins hopeful and glorious, as the two lovers meet almost immediately. Saxon (who is the protagonist) goes to a town function with friends and soon meets Billy Roberts, a former Boxer. Their love carries them to a domestic existence in the lower class neighborhoods of blue-collar Oakland. Saxon ignores the warnings of an old neighbor who hints that the men in this community "fight for jobs like dogs fight for bones." Billy gradually succumbs to the demands of the labor union and resorts to violence, alcoholism, and general depression, while Saxon wards off boredom, anxiety, and a dwindling economy. After a strange, almost mystical sort of epiphany while Billy serves prison time, Saxon begins to romanticize about taking to the farm country of Northern California. Almost immediately, Billy is similarly captivated by the idea, and the two lovers tramp their way through San Jose, Carmel, and into a simple rural life, learning as they go and burying the oppressive city life. Readers of London's more popular work (White Fang, Call of the Wild, The Sea Wolf, short stories) might find this a bit of a slow burn, but all of the classic marks of London's style and themes are present here. At its heart, The Valley of the Moon is yet another installment of that naturalistic struggle of hardworking, passionate every-men (and woman) getting the shaft from the economical environment. But this novel goes even deeper into the psychology of the early 1900's migrant who is just trying to find purpose and happiness in a part of the country that is "claimed" but still very yet "open." The love between Saxon and Billy seems authentic, and their combined journey into satisfaction is not without obstacles; London writes female characters better than any other male author. He respects the female of his era, and also celebrates physical strength and self sufficiency. Overall the book points out the problems of capitalism and the inability of the socialist ideals to provide a solution. Part a love story, part a quest for personal glory, this story attempts to reclaim the American dream. Although often flawed in their thinking (some serious xenophobia on the part of the main characters), the motives of the young couple is completely rational and is hard to root against. The novel is both depressing and inspirational, and above all else a good history lesson on Americans living in a very different time. Quit the city. Say goodbye to the struggle. Hit the road, answer the call, and find your peace in the country by reading The Valley of the Moon!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Feb, 2016
south sea tales
A fabulous, adventurous book that will take you away.Verified purchase: Yes
- 08 Mar, 2024
great book
great bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
