The Kempton-Wace Letters Synopsis
The Kempton-Wace Letters by Jack London and Anna Strunsky was published in 1903. It was initially published anonymously. The novel is a discossion on the philosophy of love and sex. It is written as a series of letters between 2 men. The letters of Herbert Wace, a young scientist are written by London. And the letters of Dane Kempton, an elderly poet are written by Strunsky.
See also: The Game, A Daughter of the Snows, John Barleycorn, and Sea-Wolf by Jack London
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Both London and Strunsky were members of a literary group in San Fransisco called “The Crowd”. The letters are written from 2 distinct perspectives.
Kempton, a poet, makes the case for feeling and emotion. On the other hand, Wace a scientist speaks from a scientific perspective.
The Book Begins:
August 14, 19—.
Yesterday I wrote formally, rising to the occasion like the conventional happy father rather than the man who believes in the miracle and lives for it.
Yesterday I stinted myself. I took you in my arms, glad of what is and stately with respect for the fullness of your manhood. It is to-day that I let myself leap into yours in a passion of joy. I dwell on what has come to pass and inflate myself with pride in your fulfilment, more as a mother would, I think, and she your mother.