The Old Soak ; And, Hail and Farewell
The Old Soak ; And, Hail and Farewell

Author: Don Marquis

Publisher:

Published: 1921

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13:

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"The Old Soak's debut, The Old Soak and Hail and Farewell, is in the public domain now. Delving into it you'll find a surprisingly callous approach to addiction, far from, say, the complex and often convivial descriptions of binge drinking in John O'Hara's early novels. The Old Soak is a hauntingly one-note character, and one wonders exactly what about his alcoholism made him such a bankable franchise. Imagine the pitch meetings that followed: "He's a lush, see? He wants to booze it up, but he can't, because of that cursed eighteenth amendment!"--Paris Review

The Old Soak, and Hail And Farewell
The Old Soak, and Hail And Farewell

Author: Don Marquis

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2021-05-19

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13:

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Published in 1921, The Old Soak presents humorous reminiscences of an old drunkard who talks about life before prohibition. In addition, he gives the readers a history of the world from his recollection. 'The Old Soak' is a fictitious character who is an enemy of prohibition, created by Don Marquis, an American newspaperman and wit.

The Continuum Encyclopedia of American Literature
The Continuum Encyclopedia of American Literature

Author: Steven R. Serafin

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2005-09-01

Total Pages: 1340

ISBN-13: 9780826417770

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More than ten years in the making, this comprehensive single-volume literary survey is for the student, scholar, and general reader. The Continuum Encyclopedia of American Literature represents a collaborative effort, involving 300 contributors from across the US and Canada. Composed of more than 1,100 signed biographical-critical entries, this Encyclopedia serves as both guide and companion to the study and appreciation of American literature. A special feature is the topical article, of which there are 70.

The Joy of Mixology, Revised and Updated Edition
The Joy of Mixology, Revised and Updated Edition

Author: Gary Regan

Publisher: Clarkson Potter

Published: 2018-08-28

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0451499034

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A thoroughly updated edition of the 2003 classic that home and professional bartenders alike refer to as their cocktail bible. Gary Regan, the "most-read cocktail expert around" (Imbibe), has revised his original tome for the 15th anniversary with new material: many more cocktail recipes—including smart revisions to the originals—and fascinating information on the drink making revival that has popped up in the past decade, confirming once again that this is the only cocktail reference you need. A prolific writer on all things cocktails, Gary Regan and his books have been a huge influence on mixologists and bartenders in America. This brand-new edition fills in the gaps since the book first published, incorporating Regan's special insight on the cocktail revolution from 2000 to the present and a complete overhaul of the recipe section. With Regan's renowned system for categorizing drinks helps bartenders not only to remember drink recipes but also to invent their own, The Joy of Mixology, Revised and Updated Edition is the original drinks book for both professionals and amateurs alike.

Encyclopedia of American Humorists
Encyclopedia of American Humorists

Author: Steven H. Gale

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-04-14

Total Pages: 578

ISBN-13: 1317362276

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First published in 1988, this book contains entries on famous American Humorists. Humor has been present in American literature, from the beginning, and has developed characteristics that reflect the American character, both regional and national. Although American literature was, in the past, treated as inferior to British literature, there has always been a large popular audience for the genre, which this book shows. The figures with entries in this encyclopedia not only amuse in their writing, but also aim to enlighten- setting out to expose the foibles and foolishness of society and the individuals who compose it. It is the manner in which these authors try to accomplish this end that determines whether they appear in the volume. Indeed, the book will demonstrate that the best humor has at its base, a ready understanding of human nature.