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When God Laughs
First published 1911 Reading time about 3 hours
Released in 1911, When God Laughs, and Other Stories is the eleventh collection of short stories by Jack London. The book consists of twelve short stories that range from humorous to shocking. The titular story deals with themes of idealism set against human nature while others explore themes like the struggles of the working poor, societal norms and expectations, and colonization.
- Short stories
- American fiction · 20th century
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