Martin Eden’s Formula for Success

Jack London made a lasting and valuable contribution to 20th-century American literature. One of his iconic novels, Martin Eden, is a brilliant exploration of self-discovery, the search for meaning, joy, and fame. The work raises issues of social inequalities, the everyday challenges of the 19th-century working class, and the moral suffering associated with disillusionment. The main character, Martin Eden, is dedicated to achieving great success through his writing, knowing that it requires tremendous effort, perseverance, and a never-give-up mindset. He also offers another perspective on success in the reflection: "If you want to be successful, you must have friends; if you want to be more successful, you should have enemies."

I would like to discuss: what is your perspective on this quote?

American Literature

19th Century

NewMexico+Minnesota in USA

Thank you, Amalya, for reminding me of Martin Eden's multidensionality, and his pursuit of his dream, only to become jaded to Life. Jack London did a superb job of describing his own struggles, which led to his eventual suicide. I once toured his winery in the Napa Valley in California, where he is buried. I still felt the presence of a great man, who explored so many philosophies and so much of Life's challenges, and shared them so well in his books.

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