Martin Eden Chapter IX

In which Martin Eden returns from a long sea voyage enriched not only with hard-won coin but with a burgeoning love for language and literature that sets aflame his ambitious desire to write and ascend beyond his rough beginnings. With steadfast resolve and patient learning, he embarks on a course of self-education and literary endeavour, guided and gently chastised by the refined and encouraging presence of Ruth, who urges him towards a formal education and mastery of his calling.