The Old Soak and Hail and Farewell

The Old Soak and Hail and Farewell is a book written by Don Marquis. It is a collection of two novellas that were originally published in the early 20th century. The first novella, The Old Soak, is a humorous story about a middle-aged man named Clem Hawley who spends his days drinking and reminiscing about his past. The second novella, Hail and Farewell, is a more serious story about a young woman named Margaret who is forced to confront the reality of her life after the death of her father. The book is written in Marquis' signature style, which is characterized by his use of slang and colloquial language. It is a witty and engaging read that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during a time of great change in American society.1921. The Old Soak is a character created by Marquis, American newspaperman and humorist, who is an uninhibited enemy of prohibition. Marquis's most memorable writings are his stories and verses about Archy and Mehitabel. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.