A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for selected works by Jack London, an influential writer of the Industrial Revolution. Titles in this study guide include Call of the Wild and White Fang. As works of adventure fiction, London's novels touched on important philosophical themes concerning the political climate in the author's day. Moreover, his writing not only portrayed a belief in socialism, but also attempted to explain naturalism as a philosophical theory. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of London's classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons they have stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.