Marcus O'Brienin kohtalo by Jack London

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Author London, Jack, 1876-1916
Translator Kupiainen, Alpo, 1888-1937
Title Marcus O'Brienin kohtalo
Note Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Marcus O'Brienin kohtalo -- Merkki -- Tulenteko -- Vanhain miesten liitto.
Credits E-text prepared by Helvi Ollikainen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Marcus O'Brienin kohtalo" by Jack London is a fictional narrative likely crafted in the late 19th century. The story centers around Marcus O'Brien, a judge in a harsh northern environment, who grapples with the consequences of law and morality in a lawless society. This tale explores themes of justice, survival, and the human condition against the backdrop of the Yukon wilderness and the world of gold mining. The opening of the book introduces the tense atmosphere in a makeshift courtroom where Marcus O'Brien presides over a case involving Arizona Jack, who is being sentenced for murder. O'Brien's judgment reflects the brutal laws of the area and the dire circumstances faced by its inhabitants. As tensions rise between the characters, we see glimpses of the rugged life in Red Cow, a gold rush town defined by individualism and a lack of formal law, as well as the precarious balance of justice being meted out by O'Brien. This portion sets the stage for a compelling exploration of moral dilemmas and the harsh realities of life in the Yukon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
Subject Western stories
Subject Adventure stories, American
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EBook-No. 48564
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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