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Discover the comic bite of early slang in George Ade’s Fables in Slang.
This collection uses lively, modern slang to illuminate human foibles with humor and wit, set against vivid scenes of Chicago life.
These fables mix everyday mischief with sharp social observation, pairing quick scenes with memorable morals. Readers will enjoy the brisk storytelling, playful language, and the way humor reveals common truths about people and society.- Witty, quotable scenes that sketch characters and urban life with punchy slang
- Humor that blends gentleness and mischief, with moral twists
- Illustrated, period-accurate atmosphere that enhances the humor
- A broad look at human foibles through short, self-contained tales
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George Ade (February 9, 1866 – May 16, 1944) was an American writer, newspaper columnist, and playwright. Ade's literary reputation rests upon his achievements as a great humorist of American character during an important era in American history: the first large wave of migration from the countryside to burgeoning cities like Chicago, where, in fact, Ade produced his best fiction. He was a practicing realist during the Age of (William Dean) Howells and a local colorist of Chicago and the Midwest. His work constitutes a vast comedy of Midwestern manners and, indeed, a comedy of late 19th-century American manners. In 1915, Sir Walter Raleigh, Oxford professor and man of letters, while on a lecture tour in America, called George Ade "the greatest living American writer."
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of laugh-out-loud humorous tales told in a satirical āslangā style popular at the turn of the 20th century. The author uses wit, sharp observation, and caricature to create unforgettable characters and scenarios that expose the foibles and follies of a bygone era. From the pompous blowhard to the gold-digging social climber, the stories are a delightful mix of the absurd and the all-too-familiar. The tales, ranging from marital woes to the plight of the working man, are presented with a sly wink and a keen eye for detail. The author skillfully weaves social commentary into his narratives, providing a glimpse into the values, aspirations, and hypocrisies of early 20th-century America. Through its cast of colorful characters and clever use of language, this book offers a unique and entertaining exploration of the human condition, reminding us that even in the midst of societal change, the pursuit of wealth, status, and love remains an enduring part of our shared experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332851072_0
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