The Old Soak, and Hail And Farewell by Don Marquis
"The Old Soak and Hail And Farewell" by Don Marquis is a collection of humorous sketches and reflections written in the early 20th century. The work is centered around the character of the "Old Soak," who shares his thoughts on life, alcohol, and the impact of Prohibition on society. It provides a nostalgic glimpse into barroom culture and serves as a critique of the dry laws that altered the landscape of socialinteractions and personal enjoyment during that time. The opening of the book introduces the Old Soak in a rather melancholic state as he expresses his discontent with the current state of affairs, particularly with Prohibition. He recounts tales from his past, highlighting the camaraderie and comfort he found in saloons, as well as his disdain for amateur moonshiners and the inferior drinks they concoct. The Old Soak reflects on the joyous experiences and moral lessons learned in barrooms, lamenting their closure and the resultant loss of community, warmth, and character that came with them. This beginning sets the tone for a mix of humor, nostalgia, and social commentary that runs throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Marquis, Don, 1878-1937 |
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| Illustrator | Patterson, Sterling |
| Title | The Old Soak, and Hail And Farewell |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American wit and humor |
| Subject | Humorous poetry, American |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51920 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 94 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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