IL RICHIAMO DELLA FORESTA | I EDIZ. STS 1986 | JACK LONDON

The Call of the Wild by Jack London is a naturalistic adventure tale set during the Klondike Gold Rush. The story follows Buck, a large domestic dog who is stolen from his comfortable life in California and sold into service as a sled dog. Thrust into the harsh and brutal world of the North, Buck is forced to face cruelty, hardship, and the law of survival. Over time, his domesticated nature is eroded, replaced by ancient instincts and a fierce inner strength. Themes of civilization versus nature, instinct, survival, and transformation are explored vividly. The narrative, told in third-person, emphasizes the primacy of environment and the struggle to adapt. London’s style is direct, rich in imagery, often stark, sometimes violent but always evocative. The novel’s relevance lies in its reflection on what is elemental in beings when others’ comforts are stripped away — both a tribute to animal strength and a meditation on human origins.