Paste Jewels

Paste Jewels

John Kendrick Bangs

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Anson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
ISBN:
9781022978126
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John Kendrick Bangs’s 'Paste Jewels' offers a sparkling collection of short stories steeped in American humor and social satire. This volume delves into the heart of domestic fiction with a distinctly satirical eye, examining the everyday lives and societal quirks of its time.Bangs, a master of American humor, crafts tales that are both witty and insightful. The stories in 'Paste Jewels' provide a window into a bygone era, exploring social dynamics with a lighthearted yet pointed critique. Readers will find themselves chuckling at the clever observations and timeless situations presented in these meticulously restored pages. Experience the enduring appeal of classic satire through the uniquely American lens of John Kendrick Bangs.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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