People You Know by George Ade
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About this eBook
| Author | Ade, George, 1866-1944 |
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| Title | People You Know |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Produced by Audrey Longhurst, William Flis, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Summary | "People You Know" by George Ade is a collection of humorous observations and fables written in the early 20th century. The book presents a satirical look at everyday American life, focusing on the quirks, foibles, and social norms of the people living in a typical community. Numerous characters and scenarios are introduced, showcasing the humorous and often ridiculous aspects of their interactions. The opening portion of the book presents a variety of whimsical tales, starting with a story about an Indian who attempts to reform his drinking habits, only to succumb back to temptation in a series of comedic events. As he tries to navigate his way through life, we see the humorous contrast between his aspirations for respectability and the reality of his actions. Following this, other snippets explore topics such as social gatherings, the absurdities of artistic pretensions, and the struggles between ambition and practicality, all delivered with a keen sense of wit, rich colloquial expressions, and an unflinching eye on human nature's contradictions. Each tale culminates in a moral or reflection, making it not just entertaining but also thought-provoking. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13543 |
| Release Date | Sep 27, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 96 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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