John Barleycorn by Jack London
"John Barleycorn" by Jack London is an autobiographical novel published in 1913. London chronicles his complex relationship with alcohol across different stages of his life, from his youth as a sailor to his success as a writer. The work explores themes of masculinity and male friendship while serving as both a meditation on alcohol's social role and a cautionary tale about addiction. London presents drinking's contradictory effects—claiming it aided his development as
a man and writer, while acknowledging its destructive power and ultimate nihilism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | London, Jack, 1876-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | John Barleycorn |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Barleycorn_(novel) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | London, Jack, 1876-1916 |
| Subject | Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Alcoholics -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Drinking of alcoholic beverages -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 318 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 1995 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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