Lost Face by Jack London
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London, Jack, 1876-1916
English
"Lost Face" by Jack London is a collection of short stories first published in the late 19th century. The title story follows Subienkow, a Polish revolutionary, who faces brutal torture after being captured by indigenous tribesmen in Russian America. As he awaits his grim fate, he reflects on his life's journey and the savagery that has defined it....
a giant Cossack, Big Ivan, who is undergoing his own suffering. Subienkow shudders at the thought of begging for mercy, reflecting on his sensitive nature and artistic soul in stark contrast to the harsh realities of his life and his companions' brutal fates. As the narrative unfolds, he devises a desperate plan to save himself by claiming knowledge of a magical medicine that will protect him from harm, leveraging this ruse as he negotiates his survival with his captors. The tension builds around his precarious position, foreshadowing the moral dilemmas he faces in the savage world surrounding him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Robert Moore
1 month agoAfter looking for this everywhere, the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. A true masterpiece of its kind.
Mason Garcia
3 months agoI didn't expect much, but the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. Thanks for making this available.
Melissa Flores
4 months agoIf you enjoy this genre, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. I learned so much from this.
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Margaret Hernandez
6 months agoI rarely write reviews but the technical accuracy of the content is spot on. A true masterpiece of its kind.