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The Whiskey Demon: Or, The Dream Of The Reveller
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ISBN13: 9781020630200
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This book is a satirical poem by Charles Mackay, a Scottish poet and journalist of the nineteenth century. It tells the story of a drunken man who dreams of the whiskey demon, a malevolent spirit who leads him into a series of bizarre and dangerous adventures. With its witty commentary on the dangers of alcohol and its clever use of rhyme and meter, this poem is a delightful read.
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