The Sea-Wolf – Jack London by Jack London

"Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven."

Humphrey Van Weyden, a refined literary critic, is shipwrecked and rescued by the seal-hunting schooner Ghost. The ship is captained by Wolf Larsen, a brutal, intelligent materialist who rules by sheer force. Van Weyden is forced to become a cabin boy and is hardened by the brutality of life at sea, engaging in a philosophical and physical battle of wills with the nihilistic captain.

Jack London's psychological adventure is a clash of philosophies. It pits civilized idealism against primal survivalism. Wolf Larsen is a terrifying and fascinating villain, embodying the dark side of individualism and strength.