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100 1 _aLondon, Jack,
_d1876-1916
245 1 0 _aWhen God Laughs, and Other Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2001-03-01
505 0 _aWhen God laughs -- The apostate -- A wicked woman -- Just meat -- Created He them -- The Chinago -- Make westing -- Semper idem -- A nose for the king -- The "Francis Spaight" -- A curious fragment -- A piece of steak
508 _aProduced by Les Bowler, and David Widger
520 _a"When God Laughs, and Other Stories" by Jack London is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories explore complex themes of love, desire, existential struggles, and social commentary, often reflecting the harsh realities of life and human emotions. The opening tale introduces characters who engage in philosophical discussions about love and life, particularly focusing on the concepts of satiety and desire amidst the backdrop of an intense storm. The beginning of the first story, "When God Laughs," sets the scene in a stormy bungalow where the protagonist engages in a deep conversation with his friend Carquinez, who challenges his views on life and the pursuit of happiness. They discuss the nature of desire and fulfillment, particularly through the lens of a couple, Marvin Fiske and Ethel Baird, whose unique love philosophy leads them to deny themselves physical affection to maintain the intensity of their connection. Carquinez ultimately warns that their approach to love might lead to unforeseen consequences, foreshadowing the eventual tragic outcomes of their decisions. The conversation reveals rich character depth and thematic exploration of the relationship between desire, fulfillment, and the whims of fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aAmerican fiction -- 20th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2545
999 _c44626
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