Jack London's resignation letter to the Socialist Party?

Answer 1

Yes, the letter exists. Jack London's resignation letter from the Socialist Party is displayed in the museum on his estate. As Wikipedia states, the 1916 letter stated his disgust at the party's "lack of fire and fight", and its loss of emphasis on the class struggle. Not mentioned by Wikipedia is that Mr. London's letter closed by stating (paraphrase) that the prize jewels of justice, liberty, and self-determination cannot be simply handed over to all the lesser classes and races. They must be earned, and if they do not earn them, they will forever remain what they are; inferior classes and races. He signed it "Yours for the Revolution, Jack London".

Answer 2

Jack London resigned from the Socialist Party in 1916 citing differences in ideological beliefs and disillusionment with the party's leadership. In his resignation letter, London expressed his frustration with the party's lack of progress in implementing socialist principles and its failure to address the working class's immediate needs. He also criticized the party for becoming too focused on theoretical debates rather than practical solutions.