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100 1 _aAde, George,
_d1866-1944
245 1 0 _aFables in Slang
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-05-04
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"Fables in Slang" by George Ade is a humorous collection of fables written in the late 19th to early 20th century. This book showcases Ade's unique take on life and society through a series of brief, entertaining stories that blend traditional fables with the vernacular and slang of the time. The common thread throughout these fables is a satirical examination of human behavior and social norms, highlighting the absurdities and quirks of American life. Each fable features distinct characters who experience various misadventures, often leading to a moral lesson that reflects on the human condition. For example, characters range from a troubled baseball fan to a vain young woman seeking love and success, navigating the pitfalls of their aspirations and realities. Ade's writing employs witty language and clever humor to explore themes of ambition, social status, and the folly of pretense. Ultimately, "Fables in Slang" offers readers a lighthearted yet insightful commentary on society, making it a delightful read for those interested in humor and social critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican wit and humor
653 _aFables
700 1 _aNewman, Clyde J.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25322
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