The Drunkard: A Poem (1840)

By John O'Neill

Book Overview

The Drunkard: A Poem is a literary work written by John O'Neill in 1840. It is a narrative poem that tells the story of a man who becomes a drunkard and the devastating effects of his addiction on himself and those around him. The poem is divided into several sections, each one depicting a different stage in the man's descent into alcoholism. In the beginning, the man is portrayed as a happy and content individual, but as he starts to drink more and more, his behavior becomes erratic and destructive. He loses his job, his friends, and his family, and his health deteriorates rapidly. The poem also explores the societal attitudes towards alcoholism at the time, with the protagonist being seen as a moral failure rather than someone suffering from a disease. The author uses vivid imagery and powerful language to convey the emotional impact of the man's downfall and the tragedy of his wasted life. Overall, The Drunkard: A Poem is a poignant and thought-provoking work that highlights the dangers of alcoholism and the need for compassion and understanding towards those who struggle with addiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437020496
• ISBN13: 9781437020496
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"