{"product_id":"the-night-born-paperback","title":"The Night-Born - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJack London\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by the beloved author, Jack London, \u003ci\u003eThe Night-Born\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling collection of ten short works of fiction, each featuring an interesting protagonist. \u003ci\u003eThe Madness of John Harned \u003c\/i\u003e is narrated by a wealthy Ecuadorian man who attends a bull fight with his cousin, Maria, and the American man who is in love with her, John. While they watch the event, Maria and John have a debate that eventually leads to John to make an unpredictable and unfortunate choice. \u003ci\u003e When the World was Young\u003c\/i\u003e follows the aftermath of the meeting of two men, after a thief stumbles upon a strange barbaric man while trying to rob a countryside estate. Portraying a thrilling story of crime, \u003ci\u003eTo Kill a Man\u003c\/i\u003e tests preconceived biases and assumptions while depicting a conversation between a woman and the man who had attempted to rob her house. \u003ci\u003eThe Benefit of the Doubt\u003c\/i\u003e invokes melancholy feelings as it follows a man who returns to his hometown to find it in a state of decline. Featuring adventure and mystery, \u003ci\u003eWinged Blackmail\u003c\/i\u003e depicts a high-profile financier struggling to track down the person who is responsible for sending him blackmail letters via a courier pigeon. Finally, the title story of \u003ci\u003eThe Night-Born\u003c\/i\u003e revolves around a strange woman and two retired gold-prospectors who feel their old career has stunted their lives despite the considerable wealth it earned them. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith reoccurring themes of human nature, justice, and the impermanent happiness of money, Jack London's \u003ci\u003eThe Night-Born\u003c\/i\u003e is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining. With stories set in the 20th century and accompanied by intellectual social commentary, \u003ci\u003eThe Night-Born\u003c\/i\u003e grant readers a privileged perspective on the culture and societal norms of the 1900s. Meanwhile, modern readers can also relate to the human struggles that have remained to be present in contemporary society. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e This edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Night-Born\u003c\/i\u003e by the highly esteemed author, Jack London, is now presented in an easy-to-read font and features a striking new cover design, making it both modern and accessible. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing tales of eccentric wealthy men, nostalgic characters, social justice, threats delivered by a carrier pigeon, and women with \u003ci\u003eThe Night-Born\u003c\/i\u003e captivates and compels with its social commentary and bizarre circumstances. \u003c\/b\u003e With ten works of short fiction, Jack London's \u003ci\u003eThe Night-Born\u003c\/i\u003e covers topics of justice, man versus human nature, historical events, and more with a vivid and thought-provoking perspective. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 134\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.29 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 19, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767991927072,"sku":"9781513270258","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e635968f74943cc06d77f9b7832a9203.webp?v=1780322281","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-night-born-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}