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Come. Your glass is empty. Fill and forget.

In one of the great works of American literature, Jack London tells a poignant tale of the power of addiction through his alter-ego, John Barleycorn. With alcohol as his sole companion, John travels across North America, living as a sailor, gold prospector, unemployed vagabond, and struggling novelist. Written with elegance and intelligence, and never shying away from the addiction that bedevilled him, A Drinking Life presents its author''s arduous transformation from hard-bitten adventurer to renowned writer.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

A Drinking Life

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      Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 15/07/2019
      ISBN13: 9781788887588, 978-1788887588
      ISBN10: 1788887581
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Come. Your glass is empty. Fill and forget.

      In one of the great works of American literature, Jack London tells a poignant tale of the power of addiction through his alter-ego, John Barleycorn. With alcohol as his sole companion, John travels across North America, living as a sailor, gold prospector, unemployed vagabond, and struggling novelist. Written with elegance and intelligence, and never shying away from the addiction that bedevilled him, A Drinking Life presents its author''s arduous transformation from hard-bitten adventurer to renowned writer.

      ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

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