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The Call of the Wild

Jack London · English text · 31,971 words

Buck is taken from a comfortable California home to the Yukon, where he must adapt to sled work, harsh weather, and changing masters. London traces a gradual return to instinct through a sequence of tests and loyalties.

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Background

The novella is told with close attention to Buck’s experience while remaining in third person. Its portrayal of dogs reflects the brutal conditions of the Klondike trail and raises questions about domestication and freedom.

Reading notes

  • Track how each environment changes Buck’s behavior.
  • Notice the difference between cruelty and earned trust.
  • Read the call of the wild as both a literal sound and a pull toward a different life.

Version note

Prepared from the English text supplied in the Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press bilingual anthology. The site owner confirmed publication permission for this source edition on 21 October 2026. Publisher and edition details remain recorded in the rights audit.