Publisher's Synopsis
John BarleycornBy Jack London John Barleycornis anautobiographical novelbyJack Londondealing with his enjoyment of drinking and struggles with alcoholism. It was published in 1913. The title is taken from the Britishfolksong"John Barleycorn".The novel's themes includemasculinityand male friendship. London discusses various life experiences he has had with alcohol, and at widely different stages in his life. Key stages are his late teen years when he earned money as a sailor and later in life when he was a wealthy, successful writer.Alcohol plays a big role in facilitating the themes listed above. The book is about the social facilitation of alcohol, but is also a cautionary
