George Ade
George Ade was an American writer, syndicated newspaper columnist, librettist, and playwright who gained national notoriety at the turn of the 20th century with his "Stories of the Streets and of the Town", a column that used street language and slang to describe daily life in Chicago, and a column of his fables in slang, which were humorous stories that featured vernacular speech and the liberal use of capitalization in his characters' dialog.
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Get ready to laugh as you witness an Indian's failed attempt at sobriety and discover the ridiculous side of early 20th-century American life through a series of witty and thought-provoking tales.
By George Ade
Ade's Fables
A collection of entertaining stories uses humor and satire to show how dreams and morals change as people strive for societal approval and success.
By George Ade
Knocking the Neighbors
Hypocritical morality is put to the test when two respected town merchants embark on a secret city adventure full of extravagant feasts and indulgent entertainment.
By George Ade
In Pastures New
An American abroad finds himself hilariously lost in translation, attempting to navigate the confusing customs of early 20th-century England.
By George Ade
More Fables
A husband's trip to the city turns into a comical string of misadventures, revealing the funny side of social expectations and personal failings.
By George Ade
Ade's Fables
A young boy's dreams get hilariously twisted by Ambition, leading him on a wild chase for success that might just leave him empty.
By George Ade
Fables in Slang
Through witty tales of quirky characters and their misadventures, this book hilariously exposes the ridiculous side of society and human behavior, leaving readers both amused and enlightened.
By George Ade
The Slim Princess
In a land where heavy is beautiful, a princess dares to be slim, sparking a rebellion against tradition and a quest for her own definition of happiness.
By George Ade