The Game - Jack London's Gritty Tale of Love Boxing and Fate

Jack London, Zenith Horizon Publishing

Summary

One night. One fight. Everything on the line.

The Game by Jack London delivers a visceral, fast-paced portrait of Joe Fleming, a working-class boxer preparing for his final bout before leaving the ring forever to marry the woman he loves. But in the brutal world of boxing, not everything ends with a clean win—or a happy future.

Told with London's trademark realism and emotional punch, this short novel explores love, risk, sacrifice, and masculinity through the lens of a single, fateful night in the ring.

🥊 This edition includes:

The full, unabridged original text

Gritty, evocative illustrations capturing the working-class setting

Kindle-optimized layout for smooth digital reading

📚 A raw and powerful literary knockout from one of America's greatest storytellers.

Step into the ring and experience "The Game."
Download this illustrated edition today.

Available since: 06/12/2025.

Print length: 62 pages.

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