Gullible's Travels, Etc.: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Gullible's Travels, Etc. is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lardner, Ring (1885–1933).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Gullible's Travels, Etc." by Ring Lardner is a collection of humorous stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of social class and the absurdities of modern life through the experiences of the narrator and their humorous observations about various activities, particularly outings to the theater and opera with friends. The main characters include the narrator, their spouse, and their friends, such as the Hatches, engaging in lighthearted yet revealing dialogues that reflect their social pretensions and experiences. At the start of the tale, the narrator reflects on a recent opera outing they took with their friends the Hatches, detailing the events of the night, the various interactions, and the characters involved. The narrator humorously recounts the trials of attending a grand opera and the disconnect it creates between the glitzy social expectations and the actual experience. Through a mix of dialogue and narrative, the opening portion establishes the satirical tone of the collection, setting the stage for further explorations into the quirks of society and the everyday life of the characters.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Gullible's Travels, Etc.
- Author credits: Lardner, Ring (1885–1933)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bridge players -- Fiction
- Chicago (Ill.) -- Fiction
- Courtship -- Fiction
- Humorous stories, American
- Husband and wife -- Fiction
- Opera -- Fiction
- Sisters-in-law -- Fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Short Stories
- Opera
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