The Black Lion Inn by Alfred Henry Lewis
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"The Black Lion Inn" by Alfred Henry Lewis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with a narrator who, seeking refuge from a destructive alcohol addiction, stumbles upon a quaint and old tavern known as The Black Lion Inn. Here, the protagonist encounters the Jolly Doctor, who becomes instrumental in his quest for sobriety and personal redemption. The opening of the book introduces the narrator's backstory, detailing
his struggle with alcoholism, which he links to family history. As he arrives at the inn with hopes of recuperation, he meets the Jolly Doctor, who challenges him to confront his addiction head-on. Their initial interaction establishes a mentorship, suggesting that the inn will serve as a backdrop for the narrator’s transformation, as well as a convergence of various characters drawn together during a snowstorm. This sets the stage for deeper explorations of human relationships and the challenges of overcoming personal demons in a world filled with colorful personalities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lewis, Alfred Henry, 1857-1914 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Remington, Frederic, 1861-1909 |
| Title | The Black Lion Inn |
| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | American fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55471 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-55471-6 |
| Release Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 299 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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