About When God Laughs

Jack London released this collection of short stories in the middle of his career. The themes mirror his experiences and his passions. Jack London’s use of short stories was essential to his career as they allowed him to cover a wide range of his favorite topics. The stories in this book cover that range; romance, dismal working-class conditions, ocean voyages, and the classic “A Piece of Steak” portraying the struggles of a poor boxer and the thin line between failure and success.

Jack London

Museum Edition Paperback