About this book

Martin Eden is a young sailor born into poverty, but driven by ambition and a deep hunger for knowledge. Determined to rise above his station, he devotes himself to writing, dreaming of success and recognition. Perhaps if he reaches his goal, he will marry Ruth, the woman he loves. Nevertheless, Martin is forced to confront the true cost of his ideals. Powerful and unsettling, Martin Eden is a gripping novel about ambition, identity, and the fragile line between self-creation and self-destruction.