The Call of the Wild《野性的呼唤》

About the Author:

Jack London (杰克·伦敦) wasborn JohnChaney in Pennsylvania（宾夕法尼亚州）, USA. In 1896 he was caught up in the gold rush to the Klondike river（克朗代克河）in north-west Canada, which became the inspiration（灵感）forThe Call of the Wild and White Fang. Jack London became one of the most widely read writers in the world.

Introduction:

At the beginning of this century, many new writers emerged with the introduction of many new ideas. Among them, Jack London was the most popular one. His most famous novel isthe call of the wild. Although it is a story about a dog, Buck, it vividly depicts（描述）the life in the primitive North where people rushed for gold and fortune.Buck, used to belong to a judge, was kidnapped and sold to North. Then he became a member of a dog-team pulling a sled (雪橇). In the days of pulling a snow-sled, he learned to conform to the law of nature and obey the master. Finally, he found a basic instinct hidden inside him, which enabled himself to survive the tough environment. This is the call of the wild.

When you read the story, you will feel that Buck is a man instead of a dog, struggling with his fortune and conforming to the law of nature. Though short, it is really a thrilling（扣人心弦）story. What you never forget is the tough life in the nature, the brave and crafty（狡猾）dog. Maybe the wild is calling you to go ahead.

编辑：外国语学院13英3班 黄浩存

指导老师：外国语学院姚小文