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100 1 _aPain, Barry,
_d1864-1928
245 1 4 _aThe Problem Club
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2025-03-12
505 0 _aThe Giraffe Problem -- The Kiss Problem -- The Free Meal Problem -- The Win-and-Lose Problem -- The Handkerchief Problem -- The Identity Problem -- The Shakespearean Problem -- The Impersonation Problem -- The Alibi Problem -- The Threepenny Problem -- The Q-Loan Problem -- The Pig-Keeper's Problem.
508 _aBrian Raiter
520 _a"The Problem Club" by Barry Pain is a collection of humorous stories written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around a unique club where members engage in quirky challenges called “problems,” each designed to amuse and confound. Among the characters are imaginative gentlemen who creatively navigate the strange scenarios set forth, showcasing their wit and intelligence while competing for prizes. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the Problem Club, which consists of twelve members who meet at a restaurant to discuss and solve various challenges. The opening problem, known as "The Giraffe Problem," requires members to induce a woman to say, “You ought to have been a giraffe.” This sets the stage for a lighthearted and comedic exploration of their attempts, with each member sharing their experiences and strategies. The tone is witty and engaging, pulling the reader into the absurdity of the challenges and the camaraderie among the club's members. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: W. Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., 1919
653 _aHumorous stories, English
653 _aMen -- Societies and clubs -- Fiction
653 _aShort stories, English
700 1 _aGarratt, Arthur Paine,
_d1873-1955
856 4 _uhttps://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000449546
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75598
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