The Lost Weekend

In «The Lost Weekend,» Charles Jackson delves into the harrowing world of alcoholism through the eyes of its protagonist, Don Birnam, as he spirals into a weekend of self-destruction and despair. Jackson employs a modernist literary style, characterized by its stream-of-consciousness technique and raw, gritty realism that captures the intricacies of addiction and mental anguish. The novel is set against the backdrop of mid-20th century America, a time increasingly aware of the psychological underpinnings of substance abuse yet grappling with societal stigma. Through detailed characterization and evocative... Sonra