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Fables in Slang

by George Ade

A delightful read and an interesting look at America at the beginning of the 20th Century. In terms of prejudice, class, and injustice generally, it's fascinating to see what's changed and what hasn't. These stories are collected from Ade's newspaper columns. They are short, funny, perceptive.

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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1899

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George Ade

United States

George Ade was an American writer, syndicated newspaper columnist, and playwright who gained national notoriety at the turn of the 20th century with his "Stories of the Streets and of the Town", a col...

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