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_aBangs, John Kendrick, _d1862-1922 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Inventions of the Idiot |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-09-03 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Clarity, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Inventions of the Idiot" by John Kendrick Bangs is a comedic novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around a character known as the Idiot, who lives in a boarding house and frequently engages in witty and humorous dialogues about societal norms, human nature, and various amusing inventions. Each chapter appears to explore different themes or satirical ideas while showcasing the unique viewpoints of the Idiot and his companions. At the start of the book, we are introduced to the Idiot's musings as he criticizes the culinary skills of the cook in his boarding house, demonstrating his knack for absurd and exaggerated arguments. He uses humor to highlight the challenges faced by civilized society, contrasting them with those of more barbaric cultures. Despite the initial conversation revolving around a poorly cooked meal, the dialogue quickly evolves into broader discussions about etiquette, the importance of good cooking, and how minor grievances can lead to wider societal discord. Through a series of humorous exchanges with fellow boarders, the Idiot's character is painted as a comical but insightful commentator on life, promising readers an entertaining exploration of his inventive and often nonsensical ideas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aHumorous stories | ||
| 653 | _aConversation -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aBoardinghouses -- Fiction | ||
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