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Exploring the tumultuous life of a celebrated American writer, this memoir offers a candid look at Jack London's struggles with alcoholism alongside his adventurous spirit. From his youth as an oyster pirate to his roles as a seaman and prospector, London’s experiences are vividly portrayed. The narrative serves as a profound reflection on the complexities of drinking, making it a pioneering work in American literature. Accompanied by illustrations from the original edition, this memoir stands out as both a personal and cultural document.
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John Barleycorn, Jack London
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- Pubblicato
- 2001
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- Titolo
- John Barleycorn
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Jack London
- Editore
- No Starch Press
- Pubblicato
- 2001
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780375757921
- Serie
- Tag
- Narrativa, Tema stórico, Storie vere, Biografie, Classici, Autobiografie e memorie, USA, Letteratura Americana, Morte, XIX Secolo, Società, Alcol, Romanzi psicologici, Birra, Tossicodipendenza, Alcolismo
- Prima pubblicazione
- 1913
- Titolo originale
- John Barleycorn
- Valutazione
- 4,15 su 5
- Descrizione
- Exploring the tumultuous life of a celebrated American writer, this memoir offers a candid look at Jack London's struggles with alcoholism alongside his adventurous spirit. From his youth as an oyster pirate to his roles as a seaman and prospector, London’s experiences are vividly portrayed. The narrative serves as a profound reflection on the complexities of drinking, making it a pioneering work in American literature. Accompanied by illustrations from the original edition, this memoir stands out as both a personal and cultural document.