The Call of the Wild by Jack London

In the unforgiving wilderness of the Klondike during the Gold Rush, a domesticated dog named Buck is stolen from his comfortable life and thrust into a world where only the strongest survive. As he faces the harsh realities of the wild, Buck undergoes a transformation, tapping into his primal instincts to adapt and thrive. From sled dog to leader of the pack, Buck’s journey is a testament to the resilience of the spirit and the primal call that lies within us all. Jack London’s “The Call of the Wild” is a gripping tale of survival, adventure, and the untamed wilderness that challenges the very essence of what it means to be alive.

“The Call of the Wild” is one of the earliest and most famous examples of a story where an animal is given the role of the central protagonist. While animals had been featured prominently in literature before, such as in Aesop’s Fables and other folk-tales, Jack London’s novel is notable for its in-depth exploration of the animal’s perspective and its portrayal of the protagonist’s journey, emotions, and struggles. This ground-breaking approach to storytelling helped pave the way for other works featuring animals as central characters.