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The Collected Short Stories of Ring Lardner
Hardcover
HumorClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025345888
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 486
Weight: 1.88
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Collected Short Stories of Ring Lardner serves as a definitive showcase of one of the most influential voices in twentieth-century American literature. Known for his biting satire and mastery of the American vernacular, Lardner captures the rhythms of everyday life with a blend of humor and cynicism that remains strikingly modern. This anthology features a wide array of narratives, ranging from the high-stakes world of professional sports to the social maneuverings of the Jazz Age elite.
Within these pages, readers will find Lardner's signature characters-ballplayers, Broadway hopefuls, and suburbanites-all rendered with a sharp eye for human folly and social pretension. His stories are celebrated not only for their comedic brilliance but also for their profound insight into the American psyche during a transformative era. Whether exploring the chilling irony of Haircut or the satirical bite of his baseball-themed tales, this collection highlights Lardner's enduring legacy as a pioneer of the short story form. A foundational work for fans of American humor and literary realism, these stories continue to resonate for their wit, honesty, and linguistic innovation.
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