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_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aAde, George,
_d1866-1944
245 1 0 _aMore Fables
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508 _aProduced by PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"More Fables" by George Ade is a collection of humorous fables written in the early 20th century, specifically around the year 1900. The book features a variety of anecdotes focusing on the idiosyncrasies of human behavior, often presented with a satirical twist that delivers moral lessons wrapped in witty commentary. The fables present characters from various walks of life, such as Uncle Brewster, a shifty traveler, and other colorful figures like the Grass Widow and the Honest Money-Maker, showcasing their quirks and societal interactions. At the start of the collection, we are introduced to Uncle Brewster, who, despite his wife's warnings about the temptations of the city, sets off for a trip filled with comedic misadventures. From his failed attempts at betting at the racetrack to his awkward encounters with various city folk, Brewster's experiences highlight the often absurd nature of social pretensions and expectations. Encountering a theater where he feels overwhelmed by prices, he ends up grappling with both his budget and social aspirations, eventually returning home to a rather unimpressive tale of virtue and restraint—only to discover that the truth of his escapade contrasts sharply with the way he tries to present it at home. This opening sets the tone for the fables, which cleverly juxtapose human folly with sharp insights into societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican wit and humor
653 _aFables
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11930
999 _c53350
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