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Round Up the Stories of Ring W. Lardner
Paperback
Classic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025962542
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 480
Weight: 1.47
Height: 0.97 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The stories featured in Round Up the Stories of Ring W. Lardner range from biting critiques of the sports world to insightful glimpses into domestic life and the pursuit of the American Dream. Lardner's characters are often flawed yet profoundly human, rendered through dialogue that crackles with authenticity. This volume demonstrates why Lardner was considered a peer to contemporaries like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway, offering a unique perspective on the Jazz Age that is both entertaining and deeply insightful. From the cynical to the hilarious, these tales remain a vital part of the American literary canon, providing a timeless look at the masks people wear and the truths they attempt to hide. Ring W. Lardner's legacy as a pioneer of the modern short story is fully realized in this essential collection.
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