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Gullible's Travels, Etc.
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025400914
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 270
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Gullible's Travels, Etc., is a sharp and witty collection of short stories by the celebrated American humorist Ring Lardner. Through a series of five interconnected narratives, Lardner skewers the social aspirations and pretensions of the American middle class during the early 20th century. The stories follow a working-class narrator and his wife as they attempt to navigate the treacherous waters of high society, from the opera houses of Chicago to the elite vacation spots of Palm Beach and the exclusive circles of New York.
Lardner utilizes his signature vernacular style and dry, cynical wit to expose the absurdity of social climbing. Whether the narrator is struggling to understand the rules of grand opera or attempting to mingle with the wealthy elite, the results are consistently comedic and insightful. The collection includes notable pieces such as Carmen, Three Kings and a Pair, and Gullible's Travels, each offering a biting critique of the nouveau riche and the hollow nature of status-seeking.
Renowned for his mastery of the American idiom and his keen eye for human folly, Ring Lardner remains a pivotal figure in 20th-century satire. Gullible's Travels, Etc., stands as a quintessential example of his ability to blend broad humor with profound social commentary, making it a must-read for fans of classic American literature and timeless satire.
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