Ellis Parker Butler

Pigs is Pigs (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"Pigs is Pigs" is a delightful and humorous short story written by Ellis Parker Butler. The story follows the misadventures of Mike Flannery, a station agent working for the Erie railroad company, and his encounter with bureaucratic red tape. When two guinea pigs are mistakenly shipped to the station, Mike Flannery is faced with the challenge of determining the proper freight rate for them. However, the situation quickly spirals out of control as he is caught in a series of comical misunderstandings with the railway company's officials over the classification of the animals. As the dispute over the freight rate escalates, Mike's creativity and wit are put to the test as he attempts to resolve the situation. The story humorously explores the absurdity of bureaucracy and the complexities of human nature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789359041650
• Artikelnr.: 68909539

Autorenporträt

Ellis Parker Butler (1869-1937) was an American author, best known for his humorous writings and playful style. Born in Muscatine, Iowa, Butler explored various vocations before discovering his true calling in the literary world. His breakout moment came with the publication of his short story 'Pigs is Pigs' in 1906. This delightful tale of bureaucratic stubbornness and a railway agent's battle with guinea pig classification quickly became a beloved classic, showcasing Butler's penchant for wit and his satirical edge. The story's immense popularity spawned adaptations and secured his place among the era's notable humorists. Butler's literary style often reflected the simplicity and charm of everyday life, earning him comparisons to Mark Twain. Although 'Pigs is Pigs' remains his most enduring work, Butler was a prolific writer, penning more than 30 books and 2,000 stories and essays. His works capture the essence of early 20th-century American life, with its idiosyncrasies and societal mores. Butler's creative legacy lives on through his works, remembered for their capacity to evoke laughter and highlight the absurdities of the human condition.