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  • Poetry

    by Ring Lardner ...
    Ring Lardner was one of the most prolific humorists of the early 20th century. While he was most famous for the frequent appearances of his short fiction in numerous popular magazines of the era, he was also a prolific writer of poetry. His daily column for the Chicago Tribune entitled "In the Wake of the News" was generally a sports news column, but oftentimes served as a platform to publish his ... Read more

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  • My Four Weeks In France

    by Ring Lardner ...
    In 1917, Ring Lardner was sent on assignment as a war correspondent on the French front for a series of reports for Collier's magazine. Appearing in serialized format in the magazine before its eventual publication as a book, My Four Weeks in France recalls Lardner's experiences in his new wartime role. Being a humorist and a satirist, it would have been inconsistent with his typical format to ... Read more

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  • Short Fiction

    by Ring Lardner ...
    We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age. Will you support our efforts with a donation ? Ring Lardner was a prolific 20th century American humorist and journalist best known for his baseball stories and reportage, whose corpus nevertheless spans a wide range of genres and styles. He began his professional career ... Read more

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  • Jack Keefe Stories

    by Ring Lardner ...
    The arrogant, proud, and mostly illiterate Jack Keefe of Bedford, Indiana had already established a career pitching for the minor league baseball club in Terre Haute. His strong pitching arm attracted the attention of Chicago White Sox owner Charles Comiskey and before he knew it, Keefe had been signed to play for the team. Through the ups and downs of his life, from his baseball career, to his ... Read more

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  • Gullibles Travels

    by Ring Lardner ...
    Published in The Saturday Evening Post between 1916 and 1917, the stories that make up Gullible's Travels follow the comical misadventures of a long-suffering husband and his aspiring socialite wife. The unnamed protagonists and their hapless attempts to climb the social ladder serve as a canvas for Ring Lardner to satirize marriage, social dynamics, and the newly emerging middle class of the late ... Read more

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  • Round Up - The Stories of Ring Lardner

    by Ring W. Lardner ...
    "Round Up: The Stories of Ring Lardner" is a comprehensive collection showcasing Lardner's finest short fiction, demonstrating his genius for capturing American vernacular and exposing human vanity through humor and pathos.The anthology includes his most celebrated works, such as "Haircut," a chilling tale of small-town cruelty disguised as folksy banter, and "The Golden Honeymoon," which reveals ... Read more

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  • You Know Me Al: A Busher's Letters

    Navigating the Ups and Downs of a Busher's Rookie Season

    by Ring Lardner ...
    In "You Know Me Al: A Busher's Letters," Ring Lardner employs a distinctive epistolary format to narrate the experiences of a naïve, small-town baseball player named Jack Keefe. Through a series of humorous and often sardonic letters written to his friend Al, Lardner cleverly critiques the world of professional baseball in the early 20th century. The book showcases Lardner's keen ear for dialogue ... Read more

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  • Baseball Chronicles: A Collection of 32 Classic Storybooks

    Won in the Ninth, Dick Merriwell's Day, First Base Faulkner, Double Play, Pitcher Pollock, etc.

    by J. E. Copus, Zane Grey, Ring Lardner, William Frederick Kirk, Christy Mathewson, Burt L. Standish, Albertus T. Dudley, Hugh S. Fullerton, W. Crispin Sheppard, Lester Chadwick, Morgan Scott, H. Irving Hancock, Frank A. Warner, J. W. Duffield, Alan Captain Douglas, Mark Overton, Ralph Henry Barbour, Donald Ferguson, Raymond Stone, Grantland Rice ...
    Baseball Chronicles: A Collection of 32 Classic Storybooks captures the essence and nostalgia of America's pastime through a rich tapestry of stories that span myriad literary styles and contextual settings. Within this anthology, readers will find an exploration of the game's cultural impact, a testament to its roots, and its evolution through history. From dramatic narratives to humorous ... Read more

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  • Haircut

    by Jr. Ring Lardner ...
    This early work by Ring Lardner was originally published in 1925 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'Haircut' is a dark satire about moral blindness. Ring Lardner was born in Niles, Michigan in 1885. He studied engineering at the Armour Institute of Technology in Chicago, but did not complete his first semester. In 1907, Lardner obtained his first job as journalist with ... Read more

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  • Treat 'Em Rough - Letters From Jack The Kaiser Killer

    by Jr. Ring Lardner ...
    This early work by Ring Lardner was originally published in 1918 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'Treat 'Em Rough' is a selection of short stories written in letter form. Ring Lardner was born in Niles, Michigan in 1885. He studied engineering at the Armour Institute of Technology in Chicago, but did not complete his first semester. In 1907, Lardner obtained his first ... Read more

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  • 7 best short stories by Ring Lardner

    by Ring Lardner, August Nemo ...
    Series Book 103 - 7 best short stories
    Discover the literary genius of Ring Lardner in "7 Best Short Stories". This book presents a superb selection of the best stories by the renowned American writer, known for his sharp humor and keen observations on everyday life and the world of sports. With unforgettable characters and engaging plots, Lardner captures the complexities and nuances of human relationships and daily experiences. His ... Read more

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  • 40 WW1 Novels

    No Man's Land, The Day of the Beast, Grapes of Wrath, The Secret Battle, Coming Home, The Ladybird, "1914"

    by Sapper, Ford Madox Ford, Henri Barbusse, Boyd Cable, Thomas Nelson Page, A. P. Herbert, Zane Grey, E. Phillips Oppenheim, Elizabeth Von Arnim, Herbert W. McBride, Owen Wister, Robert W. Chambers, Frederic Manning, William John Locke, Edith Wharton, Hall Caine, Marie Belloc Lowndes, John Oxenham, Frances Hodgson Burnett, O. Douglas, J. Storer Clouston, Ring Lardner, William Le Queux, D. H. Lawrence, H. C. McNeile, John Buchan, Herbert George Jenkins, Louis Tracy, Romain Rolland, Owen Johnson, Earl Derr Biggers, Stephen Hudson, Hesketh Prichard ...
    Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Great War, **_40 WW1 Novels_** is an unparalleled anthology that delves into the harrowing experiences, complex emotions, and enduring psychological impacts of World War I. This collection spans an impressive array of literary styles, from the gritty realism of battlefield narratives to the poignant introspections found in more reflective works. With ... Read more

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