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Fables in Slang
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023078108
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Fables in Slang by George Ade is a delightful collection of humorous fables that skewers societal norms with wit and sharp observation. A master of American humor, Ade uses inventive slang and satirical storytelling to deliver timeless moral lessons wrapped in laugh-out-loud prose. These short stories offer a unique glimpse into early 20th-century American vernacular, infused with the author's signature blend of irony and gentle mockery. Explore enduring themes of human nature through Ade's clever fables, where shrewd characters and comical situations reveal insightful truths about ambition, vanity, and the pursuit of happiness. Perfect for readers who appreciate classic humor and the art of the fable, this meticulously prepared edition brings Ade's brilliant work to a new audience, preserving its original charm and wit.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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