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Round Up
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025961248
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 486
Weight: 1.88
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Round Up is a comprehensive and influential collection of short stories by Ring W. Lardner, one of the premier American satirists of the early twentieth century. This anthology brings together a diverse array of narratives that showcase Lardner's exceptional talent for capturing the authentic voice and vernacular of everyday Americans. From the locker rooms of professional baseball to the quiet parlors of suburban homes, these stories offer a piercing look into the lives, ambitions, and follies of a broad cast of characters.
The collection features some of Lardner's most acclaimed works, including Haircut, Alibi Ike, The Golden Honeymoon, and Some Like Them Cold. Through his use of biting irony and sharp psychological insight, Lardner exposes the vanity and social insecurities of his subjects, often using humor to mask a deeper sense of melancholy or tragedy. His mastery of the short story form and his innovative use of language influenced a generation of writers, cementing his place in the American literary canon.
Whether lampooning the world of sports or detailing the nuances of romantic disillusionment, Round Up remains a vital social document of the 1920s. It is an essential work for readers who appreciate masterful character sketches and the art of the American literary sketch.
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