Book Cover of John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs

John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs

by Jack London

John Barleycorn is an autobiographical novel by Jack London dealing with his enjoyment of drinking and struggles with alcoholism. It was published in 1913. The title is taken from the British folksong "John Barleycorn".

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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1913

Authors

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Jack London

United States

John Griffith London was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and American magazines, he was one of the first American authors to become an internatio...

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