John Barleycorn - Jack London - Book 27, Part 2

John Barleycorn - Jack London - Book 27, Part 2

Title: John Barleycorn

Overview: 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". Jack London died at the age of forty. In this autobiographical work, London describes his life as seen through the eyes of John Barleycorn (alcohol). There is much controversy about the cause of his death just as there is about alcoholism and addiction. London's brutally frank and honest analysis of his own struggles and bouts with alcohol was way before its time and more modern theories of addiction. With remarkable candor and insight, London describes the demons and gods he encountered through both friend and enemy, John Barleycorn. Famed American author Jack London lived and worked on the waterfront in his early years. He roamed from Benicia to Alviso as an ‘Oyster Pirate’ and later became a member of the ‘Fish Patrol’ enforcing fish poaching laws. It was during his stay in Benicia that he began to write and where he garnered the experiences and inspiration for two of his well-known works, “Tales of the Fish Patrol” and “John Barleycorn.” The Jurgensen Old Corner Saloon was located at Jack London Haunts (1892-1895) Semple Slips / Jurgensen Saloon and was a favorite hangout for London and provided much material for “John Barleycorn.”

Published: 1913

Series: Autobiographical Memoirs Collections #3, Non-Fiction Collections #4

Author: Jack London

Genre: Memoirs

Episode: John Barleycorn - Jack London - Book 27, Part 2

Part: 2 of 2

Length Part: 4:00:12

Book: 27

Length Book: 9:43:45

Episodes: 11 - 19 of 19

Narrator: Peter Kelleher

Language: English

Rated: Guidance Suggested

Edition: Unabridged Audiobook

Keywords: determination, persistence, man versus nature, battle, morality play, perception, discovery, travels, adventure, family, jacklondon

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