[Martin Eden by Jack London]@TWC D-Link book
Martin Eden

CHAPTER VIII
24/25

Such a life is an inspiration to all of us.

It shows us that a man with will may rise superior to his environment." "He is a great man," Martin said sincerely.
But it seemed to him there was something in the recital that jarred upon his sense of beauty and life.

He could not find an adequate motive in Mr.Butler's life of pinching and privation.

Had he done it for love of a woman, or for attainment of beauty, Martin would have understood.

God's own mad lover should do anything for the kiss, but not for thirty thousand dollars a year.


<<Back  Index  Next>>

D-Link book Top

TWC mobile books