"e;The Strength of the Strong and Other Stories"e; is a prehistoric parable of social development by London. This collection of short stories is a revolutionary and enlightening piece. With brilliant characterization, he highlights the virtues of socialism and laments the state of the poor classes. Riveting! Jack London was a 19th century American author and journalist, best known for the adventure novels 'White Fang' and 'The Call of the Wild.'