02375cam a22003613u 4500 39682 UtSlPG 20260610133917.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862-1922 The Idiot at Home Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-05-12 Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Internet Archive. "The Idiot at Home" by John Kendrick Bangs is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the character known as the Idiot, who is portrayed as a well-meaning but bumbling husband and father navigating the challenges of domestic life with his wife and two children. The book explores various comedic situations that arise in their suburban household, often delving into the absurdities of everyday life and the misunderstandings that occur within a family. The opening portion of the book introduces the Idiot and his family during a breakfast scene where he proposes to host a dinner for old friends. Their conversation is filled with lighthearted banter, setting the tone for the family's dynamics. The Idiot exhibits a mix of pride and humorous ignorance as he discusses the children's upbringing and the quirks of their household. It is clear that the family enjoys a loving relationship, but also that the Idiot's idiosyncratic takes on life often lead to misguided conclusions and amusing dialogue. This lightheartedness and charm suggest that readers can expect a delightful and comedic exploration of family life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Humorous stories Friendship -- Fiction Conversation -- Fiction Families -- Fiction Home ownership -- Fiction Richards, F. T. (Frederick Thompson), 1864-1921 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39682 80521 80521