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Prohibition -- Fiction Books
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G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton
The Flying Inn
"The Flying Inn" by G. K. Chesterton is a novel published in 1914. Set in a future England dominated by Progressive Islam and temperance laws, the story follows Humphrey Pump and Captain Patrick Dalroy as they travel the countryside with a barrel of rum, exploiting legal loopholes to evade prohibition. While the rich obtain alcohol through medical certificates, the poor are denied access. The heroes ultimately confront an Islamic military coup threatening the nation.
Christopher Morley
In the Sweet Dry and Dry
"In the Sweet Dry and Dry" by Christopher Morley and Bart Haley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story embarks on a whimsical journey involving the characters Dunraven Bleak, the managing editor of a newspaper, and Virgil Quimbleton, a mysterious man from the Corporation for the Perpetuation of Happiness. The narrative unfolds in a satirical exploration of Prohibition's oddities, as it highlights themes of merriment and absurdity in a world where alcohol is banned. The opening of the book introduces Dunraven Bleak at his newspaper office on a warm summer evening, where he is approached by the enigmatic Quimbleton. Quimbleton presents Bleak with a cache of ingredients for mint juleps, which ignites a mix of suspense and excitement amidst the prohibition context. As Bleak contemplates the moral implications of accepting the offered drinks, the chapter sets the tone for the ensuing adventure, blending humor with a critique of societal norms. Following this curious encounter, the narrative hints at further escapades as Bleak ventures to Quimbleton's residence, introducing an engaging premise of defiance against the restrictive liquor laws and the character's unwitting involvement in a larger scheme of happiness and rebellion.
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