The Call of the Wild | Essays and Criticism

  • Why The Call of the Wild is One of the Most Popular American Novels in the World

    In the following essay the author speculates on why The Call of the Wild is one of the most popular American novels in the world.

  • London and the Appeal of The Call of the Wild

    In the following essay, Ashley asserts that London should be remembered as more than "a once-popular author, an author of juvenile literature, the master of the dog story," but concludes, "Nonetheless, London's place in literary history depends now and always will depend on the appeal of The Call of the Wild."

  • The Theme of the Double in The Call of the Wild

    In the following excerpt, Mann suggests that various doubles, or pairings of antithetical characters and plot elements in the novel, contribute to the enduring popularity of The Call of the Wild and to the value of the novel as an object of critical study.