Martin Eden

Martin Eden is a natural storyteller; the story of his life is described in the form of an autobiography. He relates his experiences in order to teach us how to live—but with an important difference:...

The theme of Martin Eden includes the construction of the artist and the problems of social class structure. Martin's journey reflects the isolation and challenges faced by artists who are...

Martin Eden views the publishing world as dominated by ignorance, snobbery, and a bourgeois elite that dismisses working-class writers like himself. This disillusionment with the industry reflects...

Martin Eden initially views Ruth positively, seeing her as the embodiment of pure womanhood, but he harbors animosity toward her upper-middle-class background. He feels inferior in her family's...

Jack London's novel Martin Eden explores themes of idealism and "dying for ideas." The protagonist, Martin, idealizes upper-middle-class life, education, and a writing career, believing these are...

Martin Eden feels uncomfortable at the start of the novel because he is thrust into a luxurious environment that is starkly different from his working-class background. Invited to the Morse family...