literature
Alcohol appears in literature as frequently as people drink it: We showcase our favorite alcohol-related stories and perspectives from best-selling books and beyond.
The Cost of Independence
Establishment of British Rule in the Indian Subcontinent British entered the subcontinent in the 15th century as traders. They established the East India Company to facilitate their trade in the subcontinent. At that time, the magnificent Mughal Empire (a prominent Muslim Empire) was ruling India and the majority of the population was Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs. After the death of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir in 1707, Mughal Empire started weakening due to internal and external issues. English men gradually started interfering in politics and exploiting the resources of India in the name of trade and economic development. In 1857, Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs fought a war of independence against the British but due to an untrained army, lack of coordination, and funds, they lost the war. The British became the sole owners of India in 1858 and occupied all the Indian provinces after killing the entire royal family during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was sent into exile.
Natasha MatloobPublished about a year ago in ProofThe Best Writing Guide Of All Time
Are you getting a low read ratio? The hook, the structure, and the topic are the main key factors which decide how long your audience is going to read your article. Besides those, this 100-year-old writing guide uncovers grammatical & structural secrets which will make your writing even better.
Ionutz KazakuPublished 2 years ago in ProofDrunkness
The other day, I was drunk for the first time in my life. While I was still under the influence of alcohol, I had the idea to write about the effect it gave me. I added some information afterward. All the things I wrote after I sobered up are written in a different font so you wouldn’t mix up the two. I left some mistakes I made as they are to leave a more natural effect to the fact I was drunk. Now, that’s how the text started.
Calie Judy BrooksPublished 2 years ago in ProofGlory, on High St.
Two bartenders floated between the bar and tables. The after-work crowd had just about cleared out, but the house was still buzzing with seekers of proper food and potent drinks. This was the place. Every patron was given priority and, without fail, a taste of something they had never known they’d wanted so bad.
Alex JohnsonPublished 3 years ago in ProofI Never Really Cared for It
I never really cared for red wine. My first taste was of homemade elderberry wine warmed up in a tin saucepan on the huge monster of a stove in the kitchen of my great grandmother’s house. She would stir a dollop of vapor rub into it until it melted, and if she had it, she would finish it up with some fresh lemon juice. This was her remedy for me at the first sign of a cough or the sniffles when I was a little girl. She would carry it to my bedside in a flowered china cup her mother had brought with her from the “auld country” and she would feed it to me from a tiny silver spoon. In her house wine was kept for medicinal purposes. No, I never really cared for red wine.
Debra RogersPublished 3 years ago in ProofLa Cita Soñada
I'm entering the bar for the third night this week. It's a classy place with live piano and great ambiance; normally understated enough, though tonight it's the busiest it's ever been. My usual seat I've warmed for countless weeks taken, and I'm forced to order down at the end like any other Tom or Sally from the street. The bartenders gaze finally meets my own, but his eyes are a reluctant sorry and I frown my disappointment in return.
Spencer BarrettPublished 3 years ago in ProofIt's in the Blood
It was about 12 noon, I was riding my black horse; Catastros through an enormous maguey field. There were so many century plants, it went miles down. I was riding to my favorite tree where I was to meet my godfather. I was sweating so much that the breeze from riding felt so good. I was almost there when all of a sudden I heard a loud jarring noise and the earth started to split. Catastros whined and jumped and I fell immediately but I never make it to the ground... I wake up before that.
Sara del ToroPublished 3 years ago in ProofDriving
The red lights are flashing when she pulls up to the four way stop. "The grey Jeep goes first," she tells herself. "He's got the right of way."
Natalie Marie Stefani-RicePublished 5 years ago in ProofBound for Glory: Chapter One Mama Gone
Dudley Gippis sloped against the wooden, dusty bar top. The man is light brown skinned, possesses a bald pate, and looked zonked as though he'd just seen it all...
Daniel Luis EnnabPublished 6 years ago in ProofConfessions of a Nightclub Owner
"Hey, so I filled out my liquor license application over a month ago and I am just wondering why I haven't received it yet?"
Adonis McManusPublished 7 years ago in ProofThe Undertaker
“And you can get a prostitute from the shadows any time of the day and night,” said Joe to his friend as they sat together and enjoyed a couple of beers in their local pub.
Dean MoriartyPublished 7 years ago in ProofFamous Books Written by Alcoholic Authors
Many famous authors have struggled with alcohol addiction. Some use it as a means of sparking inspiration, while others depend on it to self-medicate. It is widely debated whether or not drinking actually helps with the quality of writing. These particular authors didn't let their addiction get in the way of their work, as many of these books have been deemed classics. Unsurprisingly, several of the following alcoholic authors wrote about drinking and alcohol abuse in their books. The plague of alcoholism has consumed the lives of numerous individuals throughout history. Here multiple famous books written by alcoholic writers.
Madeline BasiricoPublished 7 years ago in Proof