In "John Barleycorn," Jack London presents a candid and introspective exploration of alcoholism, weaving a compelling narrative that is both autobiographical and philosophical. Written in a distinctive first-person style, the book details London's tumultuous relationship with alcohol and its effects on his life as a writer and adventurer. The work is contextualized within the early 20th-century American literary movement, where realism and naturalism converged, reflecting the harsh truths of hu ...