Learn English through story | “The Curious Fragment” by Jack London | English short stories

Learn English through story | “The Curious Fragment” by Jack London | English short stories “The Curious Fragment” is one of London’s lesser-known short stories, yet it carries a powerful message. In this poignant tale, London delves into the struggles of the working class. The story revolves around the idea of socialism and the dream of a more equitable society. Within the narrative, we encounter the capitalist or industrial oligarch, Roger Vanderwater, who represents the ninth generation of the Vanderwaters—a family that has wielded control for centuries. All those toiling under Vanderwater’s rule have the regular slave rights under the law, but only under the law. They are deprived of many of their rights by the two overseers of Hell’s Bottom, Joseph Clancy and Adolph Munster. London’s writing style is both beautiful and memorable. He masterfully portrays the high and senseless cost of racism, emphasizing the need for unity and collective action. “The Curious Fragment” invites readers