Tales of the Southern Seas

Jack London, a recognized classic of American and world literature, is primarily known as a writer of adventure works.

His novels and stories about fascinating and risky journeys, about strong, determined, and noble people are consistently successful with readers. But Jack London is rightly regarded as one of the greatest masters of the short story.

This edition includes the collections: «Tales of the Southern Seas» (1911), «Turtles of Tasman» (1916), «On the Macaloa Mat» (1919), and «For Courage» (1923). They bring together stories mostly written in the later period of his creative work. The variety of plots and themes, unexpected and even paradoxical endings, sincerity, and faith in human nature are characteristic features of Jack London's prose, for which millions of readers around the world love his works. Many stories describe life on the islands of the Pacific Ocean, the customs and traditions of the local population, the amazing nature; as a magnificent storyteller, Jack London allows readers to discover this exotic world.

Several stories are published in new translations. 

The edition also includes the novel «Adventure» (1910), set in the Solomon Islands.