The Inventions Of The Idiot - Bangs, John Kendrick
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"The Inventions of the Idiot" is a humorous novel written by John Kendrick Bangs. The book follows the adventures of the titular "Idiot," who is a bumbling inventor and self-proclaimed genius. Despite his many failures, the Idiot remains confident in his abilities and continues to come up with new and bizarre inventions. Throughout the book, the Idiot creates a variety of ridiculous contraptions, from a machine that can turn lead into gold to a flying bicycle powered by the wind. However, his inventions always seem to go wrong, leading to hilarious and disastrous consequences. Along the way,…mehr

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"The Inventions of the Idiot" is a humorous novel written by John Kendrick Bangs. The book follows the adventures of the titular "Idiot," who is a bumbling inventor and self-proclaimed genius. Despite his many failures, the Idiot remains confident in his abilities and continues to come up with new and bizarre inventions. Throughout the book, the Idiot creates a variety of ridiculous contraptions, from a machine that can turn lead into gold to a flying bicycle powered by the wind. However, his inventions always seem to go wrong, leading to hilarious and disastrous consequences. Along the way, the Idiot also finds himself caught up in a variety of absurd situations, such as accidentally becoming president of the United States and marrying the Queen of England. The novel is full of witty humor and satire, poking fun at the overly confident. The story also serves as a commentary on the obsession with technology and innovation that was prevalent during the 20th century.
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John Kendrick Bangs was an American writer, humorist, editor, and satirist, born on May 27, 1862, in Yonkers, New York. He was the son of Francis N. Bangs. Bangs pursued higher education at Columbia College, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, and later attended Columbia Law School. Although trained in law, he chose a career in writing and became known for his humorous and satirical works. His writing was often characterized by wit and light-hearted commentary on social and cultural issues, blending humor with thoughtful insights. Throughout his career, Bangs contributed to various publications and created many works of fiction, essays, and short stories. His most notable works include whimsical tales and humorous fiction, with a notable interest in the supernatural. Bangs' blend of humor and satire made him a distinctive voice in late 19th and early 20th-century American literature. He passed away on January 21, 1922, at the age of 59, in Atlantic City, New Jersey.