The Game: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Game is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for London, Jack (1876–1916).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Game" by Jack London is a novel published in 1905 about a young boxer navigating love and ambition. Joe Fleming is a twenty-year-old sailmaker who supplements his income through prize-fighting. On the eve of his wedding to Genevieve, he agrees to one final fight before leaving the ring forever. His reluctant fiancée watches from the sidelines, witnessing a night that will change everything. Based on London's experience as a sports reporter, this story explores the brutal reality of boxing.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Game
- Author credits: London, Jack (1876–1916)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Boxers (Sports) -- Fiction
- Boxing stories
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Sports/Hobbies
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