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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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- Année de publication
- 2001
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- Titre
- John Barleycorn
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Jack London
- Éditeur
- No Starch Press
- Publié
- 2001
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780375757921
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Fiction, Thème historique, Histoires vraies, Biographies, Classiques, Autobiographies et mémoires, États-Unis, Littérature américaine, Mort, Société, 19e siècle, Romans psychologiques, Alcool, Alcoolisme, Drogues et dépendance, Bière
- Première publication
- 1913
- Titre original
- John Barleycorn
- Évaluation
- 4,15 sur 5
- Description
- 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.