London, Jack 1876-1916 creator text utu 1995 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "John Barleycorn" by Jack London is an autobiographical novel published in 1913. London chronicles his complex relationship with alcohol across different stages of his life, from his youth as a sailor to his success as a writer. The work explores themes of masculinity and male friendship while serving as both a meditation on alcohol's social role and a cautionary tale about addiction. London presents drinking's contradictory effects—claiming it aided his development as a man and writer, while acknowledging its destructive power and ultimate nihilism. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Barleycorn_(novel) Release date is 1995-08-01 Original publication data not identified London, Jack, 1876-1916 Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography Alcoholics -- United States -- Biography Drinking of alcoholic beverages -- United States PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/318 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/318 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133030.0 318