“The Call of the Wild” was written by Jack London, an American author best known for his adventure novels set during the Klondike Gold Rush.

Quick Scoop

  • The novel “The Call of the Wild” is an adventure story about a dog named Buck, set in Yukon, Canada during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush.
  • It was first published in 1903, initially serialized in The Saturday Evening Post and then released as a book the same year.
  • The book quickly became London’s most widely read work and is often regarded as his masterpiece.

A Bit About Jack London

  • Jack London drew heavily on his real experiences in the North during the gold rush, mixing harsh wilderness realism with themes of survival and instinct.
  • His portrayal of Buck’s transformation—from domesticated pet to leader of a wild wolf pack—helped cement his reputation as a major American writer.

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