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American dreamers : Charmian and Jack London

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  • "Charmian and Jack London"@en
  • "Xia min en he jie ke.lun dun jing shi de ai qing gu shi"
  • "夏敏恩和傑克.倫敦驚世的愛情故事"

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  • "Jack London's stories of adventure in the frozen landscapes of the Yukon and the steamy islands of the South Seas have captured the imaginations of readers all over the world. Born into the working class, London was a major force in the lively Socialist movement of his day. In 1903 he shocked the morals of his country when he left his wife and two young daughters for a spunky spinster five years his senior. A new breed of woman, Charmian Kitteridge was notorious in the Bay area for daring to ride her horse astride and work in an office, unlike proper women of the day. As his "Mate-Woman," Charmian contributed to Jack's accomplishments -- she was his editor, transcriber, confidante, as well as the model for many of Jack's female characters. Together they overcame threats to their love that stemmed from Jack's alcoholism, infidelities, and illness. This is a compelling portrait that challenges the long-held view of London as a rough, hard-drinking womanizer, and of Charmian as a passive, childish dependent. Instead, this is a love story and a fascinating portrait of a couple whose courage, passion, and vitality remain a model of love fulfilled. - Publisher."

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  • "Biography"@en
  • "Biography"

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  • "Zhui meng de ren : xia min en he jie ke.lun dun jing shi de ai qing gu shi"
  • "American Dreamer"
  • "追夢的人 : 夏敏恩和傑克.倫敦驚世的愛情故事"
  • "American dreamers : Charmian and Jack London"
  • "American dreamers : Charmian and Jack London"@en

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