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Out Of The Hurly-burly
Hardcover
HumorGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781024628968
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Out Of The Hurly-burly, penned by Charles Heber Clark under the pseudonym Max Adeler, is a delightful excursion into late 19th-century American humor. This satirical novel offers a panoramic view of society through a comedic lens. Clark's sharp wit and keen observations transform everyday life into a series of absurd and uproarious scenarios. The book, originally published in 1874, captures the zeitgeist of a rapidly changing nation with unforgettable characters and farcical situations.
Set against the backdrop of bustling Philadelphia, the narrative unfolds with a cast of memorable figures whose misadventures and social faux pas are ripe for comedic exploitation. Clark's writing style, characterized by its playful irony and exaggerated scenarios, invites readers to reconsider the conventions of their own lives and times. This enduring work remains a testament to the power of humor to illuminate the human condition.
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