Ring Lardner

The Real Dope (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Real Dope by Ring Lardner is a collection of short stories that provides readers with a candid and often humorous look at life in early 20th-century America. Through a series of vignettes and character sketches, Lardner paints a vivid portrait of everyday life in small-town America, exploring themes of love, friendship, and the pursuit of happiness. From the eccentric characters who populate Main Street to the trials and tribulations of young love, Lardner's stories capture the essence of a bygone era with warmth, wit, and nostalgia. At the heart of The Real Dope is Lardner's keen ear for dialogue and his ability to capture the rhythms and cadences of everyday speech. Through his characters' conversations and inner monologues, he offers readers a glimpse into the hopes, dreams, and frustrations of ordinary people striving to make sense of a rapidly changing world. But beneath the surface of Lardner's lighthearted tales lies a deeper undercurrent of social commentary and critique. As he explores the foibles and follies of his characters, Lardner also shines a light on the societal norms and prejudices that shape their lives, offering readers a subtle but incisive critique of the values and mores of his time. From the laugh-out-loud humor of Haircut to the poignant nostalgia of The Golden Honeymoon, The Real Dope showcases Lardner's versatility as a storyteller and his ability to capture the complexities of the human experience with honesty and compassion. With its timeless themes and timeless characters, this collection remains as relevant and engaging today as it was when it was first published.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 104
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 1970
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783989733404
• Artikelnr.: 70745544