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Tales From a Roll Top Desk
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026022818
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 282
Weight: 1.26
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Tales From a Roll Top Desk is a charming and insightful collection of short stories by the celebrated American author Christopher Morley. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, these narratives capture the humor, irony, and occasional pathos of everyday life. Morley, known for his keen observational skills and lighthearted style, presents a series of character-driven stories that often center around the literary, journalistic, and office environments of his time.
The titular roll top desk serves as a symbolic anchor for the collection, representing the vantage point from which these observations are drawn-a place of reflection amidst the bustle of the modern world. Through Morley's signature warmth and intellectual playfulness, the work explores the quirks of human nature and the professional hazards of the writing life. Readers will find themselves transported to a bygone era, filled with commuters, clerks, and aspiring writers, all rendered with a timeless wit. This volume remains a significant example of American light fiction, offering both sophisticated entertainment and a thoughtful glimpse into the social fabric of the 1920s.
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