14 min

Soundbook: Moon-face by Jack London Dead Air

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A short story by Jack London published in 1902 explores the protagonist and how he is consumed with his irrational hatred of another man, John Claverhouse. His hatred drives him to increasingly horrendous actions to force suffering on the cheerful neighbour. When Claverhouse seems unfazed by the relentless misfortune that is wrought upon him, the narrator makes the decision to kill him.   

You can learn more about Jack London in the article about him on our website   

 A downloadable PDF of the story, the cover artwork and a brief summary of the story are available here



Introduction and end music : Another Autumn in Despair by techtheist

A short story by Jack London published in 1902 explores the protagonist and how he is consumed with his irrational hatred of another man, John Claverhouse. His hatred drives him to increasingly horrendous actions to force suffering on the cheerful neighbour. When Claverhouse seems unfazed by the relentless misfortune that is wrought upon him, the narrator makes the decision to kill him.   

You can learn more about Jack London in the article about him on our website   

 A downloadable PDF of the story, the cover artwork and a brief summary of the story are available here



Introduction and end music : Another Autumn in Despair by techtheist

14 min