Martin Eden

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The story follows a determined young man from the working class who becomes enamored with a bourgeois woman after a chance meeting. To win her affection, he embarks on a journey of self-education, refining his speech, learning etiquette, and immersing himself in literature, philosophy, and science. This quest for self-improvement explores themes of class struggle, ambition, and the transformative power of love and knowledge.