Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Great American Ass: An Autobiology

The Great American Ass: An Autobiology

Brentano's Publishers

Paperback

Literary FiguresHumorGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 102569161X
ISBN13: 9781025691619
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 330
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Great American Ass: An Autobiology is a biting and unconventional work of satirical autobiography that explores the complexities of identity and societal disillusionment in early 20th-century America. Written under the veil of anonymity, this provocative narrative charts the life of a protagonist who views himself and his countrymen through a lens of cynical introspection, blending personal history with a scathing critique of the American spirit. The term autobiology reflects the author's unique approach, treating his life story less as a traditional memoir and more as a biological specimen for dissection.

Through sharp wit and unapologetic honesty, the book delves into themes of ambition, failure, and the inherent absurdities of modern existence. The narrator navigates the shifting landscapes of the 1920s, offering a raw and often humorous perspective on the cultural and political shifts of the era. The Great American Ass remains a significant piece of literary satire, providing an unfiltered look at the psychological undercurrents of the American character during a period of profound national transformation. Readers interested in historical social commentary and the art of the literary lampoon will find this work both intellectually stimulating and refreshingly irreverent.

1 different editions

Also available

Also in

Humor

View All