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George Ade: Warmhearted Satirist

George Ade: Warmhearted Satirist

Kelly, Fred C.

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HumorLiterary CriticismFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163151211
ISBN13: 9781163151211
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 308
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
George Ade: Warmhearted Satirist is a biography written by Fred C. Kelly that explores the life and work of American author and playwright, George Ade. Ade was known for his witty and satirical writing, which often poked fun at the social norms and values of his time. The book follows Ade from his childhood in rural Indiana to his rise as a successful writer in Chicago and beyond. Kelly delves into Ade's personal life, including his relationships and his struggles with alcoholism, as well as his professional achievements, such as his popular comic strip, Fables in Slang. Throughout the biography, Kelly offers insights into Ade's unique perspective on American culture and his enduring influence on American humor. Overall, George Ade: Warmhearted Satirist is a comprehensive and engaging look at the life and legacy of one of America's most beloved humorists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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