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'''The Call of the Wild''' is a 1903 [[novel]] by [[Jack London]] which depicts the struggles of Buck, formerly a domestic [[dog]], to adapt to the harsh, unforgiving environment and life of a sled dog in [[Alaska]]. The story-line is employed as a mechanism for examining the interplay between nature and nurture as Buck's primitive, instinctual nature reasserts itself and gradually comes to the fore.

'''The Call of the Wild''' is a 1903 [[novel]] by [[Jack London]] which depicts the struggles of Buck, formerly a domestic [[dog]], to adapt to the harsh, unforgiving environment and life of a sled dog in [[Alaska]]. The story-line is employed as a mechanism for examining the interplay between nature and nurture as Buck's primitive, instinctual nature reasserts itself and gradually comes to the fore. Its length is 37,058 words, and is available in the [[public domain]].

The book proved extremely popular at the time and, together with the companion work ''White Fang'', issued a few years later, helped cement author Jack London's reputation as a master adventure storyteller. The work has retained its popularity over the years and is considered among the best works of 20th century American fiction [[literature]]. The deeper meaning of the story as a classic quest tale belies its reputation in some quarters as a mere adventure tale for adolescent boys.

The book proved extremely popular at the time and, together with the companion work ''White Fang'', issued a few years later, helped cement author Jack London's reputation as a master adventure storyteller. The work has retained its popularity over the years and is considered among the best works of 20th century American fiction [[literature]]. The deeper meaning of the story as a classic quest tale belies its reputation in some quarters as a mere adventure tale for adolescent boys.

In writing the book, the author drew upon his own experiences during his quest for [[gold]] in Alaska at the time of the [[gold rush of 1897-98]].

In writing the book, the author drew upon his own experiences during his quest for [[gold]] in Alaska at the time of the gold rush of 1897-98.

==Plot summary==

==Plot summary==