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"To Build a Fire" is a short story by Jack London that was first published in 1902 and later republished in 1908 with a different ending
. The story follows an unnamed protagonist as he attempts to travel through the Yukon Territory on a bitterly cold winter day. Ignoring warnings about the extreme cold, he faces a brutal struggle for survival as nature turns against him. London's narrative highlights the unforgiving power of the wilderness and the consequences of human arrogance in the face of nature's indifference.Read the full story summary, an in-depth character analysis of the man, and explanations of important quotes from “To Build a Fire.”
