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Into the Wild
Jon Krakauer · 1996 · 272 pages
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About the book
Jon Krakauer tells the true story of Chris McCandless, an idealistic young man who abandoned his comfortable life to live in total communion with the wilderness of Alaska. In 1992, his tragic death raised lasting questions about ambition, adolescent rebellion, and the irresistible call of the wild.
More than an extreme adventure story, the book is a meditation on dreams, identity, and the limits of man in the face of raw nature, interweaving McCandless's story with those of other adventurers who sought transcendence in solitude.
Book details
| Author | Jon Krakauer |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 1996 |
| Pages | 272 |
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