Direct Wire: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Direct Wire is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Garson, Clee.
Catalogue synopsis
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"Direct Wire" by Clee Garson is a short story written in the early 1940s, likely during World War II. This narrative combines elements of comedy and satire as it explores themes of patriotism, gambling, and communication under unusual circumstances. The story unfolds in a cigar store run by two bookmakers, Mort Robbins and Mike Harrigan, who find themselves getting bizarre phone calls that lead to unexpected and humorous implications. In the content of the story, Mort and Mike, who are not overly patriotic, mysteriously enlist in the army after a series of strange phone calls where a man claiming to be the Angel Gabriel insists on speaking to Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. As the story progresses, the two men attempt to handle this unusual situation while running their gambling operations. Ultimately, the connection becomes more absurd as they realize that the phone call is not just a prank, but an elaborate joke that plays on their understanding of reality. The twist at the end reveals that the phone was, in fact, disconnected the entire time, emphasizing the absurdity of their circumstances and the comedic genius of Garson's writing.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Direct Wire
- Author credits: Garson, Clee
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Science fiction
- Short stories
- Telephone -- Fiction
- World War, 1939-1945 -- United States -- Fiction
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- Category: Humour
- Category: Short Stories
- World War II
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