JOHN BARLEYCORN Annotated edition by Jack London Literature Fiction eBooks
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It all came to me one election day. It was on a warm California afternoon, and I had ridden down into the Valley of the Moon from the ranch to the little village to vote Yes and No to a host of proposed amendments to the Constitution of the State of California. Because of the warmth of the day I had had several drinks before casting my ballot, and divers drinks after casting it. Then I had ridden up through the vine-clad hills and rolling pastures of the ranch, and arrived at the farm-house in time for another drink and supper.
"How did you vote on the suffrage amendment?" Charmian asked.
"I voted for it."
She uttered an exclamation of surprise. For, be it known, in my younger days, despite my ardent democracy, I had been opposed to woman suffrage. In my later and more tolerant years I had been unenthusiastic in my acceptance of it as an inevitable social phenomenon.
"Now just why did you vote for it?" Charmian asked.
I answered. I answered at length. I answered indignantly. The more I answered, the more indignant I became. (No; I was not drunk. The horse I had ridden was well named "The Outlaw." I'd like to see any drunken man ride her.)
And yet—how shall I say?—I was lighted up, I was feeling "good," I was pleasantly jingled.
"When the women get the ballot, they will vote for prohibition," I said. "It is the wives, and sisters, and mothers, and they only, who will drive the nails into the coffin of John Barleycorn——"
"But I thought you were a friend to John Barleycorn," Charmian interpolated.
This edition includes
- A complete biography of Jack London
- Table of contents with directs links to chapters.
JOHN BARLEYCORN Annotated edition by Jack London Literature Fiction eBooks
This is an extremely difficult book to read; a true story with a tragic end. The book provides an incredible view from the inside out of a lifetime of pain and suffering, struggles and trials with alcoholism. For those who can see this evil spirit interwoven throughout the life of the author, seducing him into a darkness absent of God, hopelessly enthralled with this punishing and progressive disease. This is a rare glimpse of the insanity of alcoholism as told by a victim with a superb intellect and mastery of the art of language.Product details
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JOHN BARLEYCORN Annotated edition by Jack London Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
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The first time I read "John Barleycorn" was about 40 years ago. I read it then mainly out of curiosity and apprehension. I've come back to what I see as London's story within a story to identify with his lifelong experience with alcohol. To me London's book is not only a riveting good read, it's part diary, my diary.
As they say in AA, alcohol is cunning and baffling to those of us who have fallen under it's spell. It takes on different forms well beyond the liquid we see in a bottle.
Over time I came to believe in alcohol, to trust it and to love it. It was the what and who I turned to for the strengths, abilities, confidence, wholesome sense of self that I couldn't imagine having without it.
Even in sobriety, John Barleycorn is a part of me. Physically I may not desire his presence at all, but I must maintain a daily vigil against his constant pursuit of my mind and spirit. Jack London's "maggots?"
The Booksurge paperback is comfortable to hold and the print is bolder than what I've been used to seeing in paperbacks. The price is right,too.
Reading Jack London's "John Barleycorn" is like attending an AA meeting almost 50 years before they were instituted. London herein gives his story of life with alcohol, and it is much like those you hear in the rooms. Beginning with denial, then the drinking becomes a morning thing, then on the sly, the progression is classic alcoholism. Along the way, London includes enough autobiographical information that this is more than just a booze tale. Interestingly, London -- a devout socialist -- constantly harps on the need for prohibition in this country as a way to end the danger of alcoholism. And we all know how that worked out. I'm, an alcoholic, so I appreciated the book on one level. London is my favorite author, and this is one of his good efforts. It's not a depressing tale but one that is uplifting. I recommend it.(Review by Tom Bruce)
Jack London writes about alcoholism in American literature, primarily his experiences about drinking in different surroundings, while travelling around the world.
This enjoyable book is filled with stories about a man who is more known for his writings than for the epics that he actually lived. This is a captivating book....with a very long "foreward", but which tells true stories that kept me fascinated. I'm not sure if there isa specific audience type for this book, but I think it would appeal more to men. It was definitely worth reading.
I enjoyed this account of London's formative years leading a rough and tumble existence. He describes his early years when he was alternately searching for a job, finding it, and then quitting it when the opportunity to enjoy the freedom of life on the Oakland water front, sailing the waters of the bay or drinking away the hours in a seaside saloon. Somehow the drinking is either in the forefront of his life, or it is reminisced upon. He succeeds in acquiring an education and developing his writing skills in between consuming alcohol at every chance. Eventually it catches up to him as it does just bout everyone, and even though he realizes, he can't avoid the train barreling down the tracks and eventually running him over. However, there is no denying that he lived an adventurous life, wrote about it producing some great stories, and lubricated everything with a generous doses of alcohol.
I found it a bit repetitious at times, but still a fascinating read. His premise about alcohol addiction was fascinating; I'm not sure I agree with it, but it could explain a lot of behaviors.
This is an extremely difficult book to read; a true story with a tragic end. The book provides an incredible view from the inside out of a lifetime of pain and suffering, struggles and trials with alcoholism. For those who can see this evil spirit interwoven throughout the life of the author, seducing him into a darkness absent of God, hopelessly enthralled with this punishing and progressive disease. This is a rare glimpse of the insanity of alcoholism as told by a victim with a superb intellect and mastery of the art of language.
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