Nick Baba's Last Drink and Other Sketches by George Paul Goff
"Nick Baba's Last Drink and Other Sketches" by George Paul Goff is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of human experience, morality, and the struggle against personal demons, most notably illustrated through the titular story which addresses the impact of alcoholism on individuals and their families. The central narrative, "Nick Baba's Last Drink," follows the story of Nick Baba, a lonely shoemaker plaguedby his addiction to alcohol. On Christmas Eve, as the townsfolk celebrate, Nick is visited by a mysterious goblin who confronts him about his life choices. The goblin acts as a catalyst for change, guiding Nick through a reflective journey that forces him to confront the consequences of his drinking habit and the neglect of his family. As Nick grapples with the stark contrast between his past and present, he ultimately faces the decision of whether to continue down the path of self-destruction or to reclaim his life and familial responsibilities. Through this poignant tale, Goff examines the pervasive struggle of addiction and the possibility of redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Goff, George Paul |
|---|---|
| Title | Nick Baba's Last Drink and Other Sketches |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Stephen Hope, David Edwards, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was made from images produced by the North Carolina History and Fiction Digital Library) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18509 |
| Release Date | Jun 5, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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