The game

About “The game”

The Game is a 1905 novel by Jack London. It follows a twenty-year-old boxer named Joe who meets his death in the ring. London wrote the novel based on his experiences as a sports reporter for the Oakland Herald. He drew from his personal observations of boxing to create the story. The novel focuses on the dangers and challenges faced by boxers. It reflects London’s firsthand knowledge of the sport. The story ends with Joe’s death, highlighting the risks involved in boxing. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)