The Sea-Wolf

Brief Overview

The novel "The Sea-Wolf" by Jack London tells the story of Humphrey Van Weyden, a literary critic who finds himself aboard the schooner "Ghost" after a shipwreck. The ship's captain, Wolf Larsen, is a brutal and domineering man who turns the crew's life into a nightmare. Van Weyden is forced to adapt to the harsh conditions and Larsen's cruelty, gradually gaining strength and courage. Throughout the journey, he faces moral and philosophical questions, as well as the necessity of survival in extreme conditions. Ultimately, Van Weyden and his beloved, Maud Brewster, escape from the "Ghost" and find refuge on a deserted island, where they must fight for their lives and freedom.