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Unaccustomed As I Am

Unaccustomed As I Am

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ISBN10: 1163708747
ISBN13: 9781163708743
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Unaccustomed As I Am is a memoir written by Morrie Ryskind, a renowned American writer and humorist. In this book, Ryskind shares his experiences and reflections on his life and career, spanning from his childhood in New York City to his rise as a successful playwright, screenwriter, and political commentator.Throughout the book, Ryskind provides insightful and often humorous anecdotes about his encounters with famous figures such as Groucho Marx, George S. Kaufman, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. He also shares his views on various political and social issues, including his involvement in the Communist Party during the 1930s and his eventual disillusionment with the movement.Unaccustomed As I Am offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most talented and influential writers. Ryskind's wit and wisdom shine through on every page, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American literature, politics, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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