Old Soak, And Hail And Farewell

Old Soak, and Hail And Farewell

by Don Marquis

Set against the backdrop of Prohibition in the United States, "Hail and Farewell" is a collection of poems celebrating the joys and sorrows of alcohol consumption. The book also features "The Old Soak", a cantankerous old man who reminisces about the bygone era of saloons and unrestricted drinking. Through his diary entries, we gain insight into the Old Soak's humorous and often poignant musings on life, aging, and the loss of the familiar.

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