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  • The Real Dope

    by Ring Lardner ...
    "The Real Dope" by Ring Lardner is a captivating exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the often humorous intricacies of life. Lardner's sharp wit and keen observations shine through as he delves into the world of sports and the people surrounding it. The narrative is rich with dialogue that captures the essence of the characters, making it a delightful read for those who ... Read more

    $1.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Gullible's Travels, Etc.

    by Ring Lardner ...
    "Gullible's Travels, Etc." is a collection of satirical short stories by Ring Lardner, an American author known for his wit and keen social commentary. Published in 1917, the book contains humorous and often biting observations of American life and culture in the early 20th century. Lardner's work is characterized by its sharp dialogue, ironic humor, and a deep understanding of the American ... Read more

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  • Poetry

    by Ring Lardner ...
    Ring Lardner was one of the most prolific humorists of the early 20th century. While he was most famous for the frequent appearances of his short fiction in numerous popular magazines of the era, he was also a prolific writer of poetry. His daily column for the Chicago Tribune entitled "In the Wake of the News" was generally a sports news column, but oftentimes served as a platform to publish his ... Read more

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  • The Big Town

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Ring Lardner ...
    Ring W. Lardner's The Big Town follows a dryly comic Midwestern husband whose unexpected inheritance from his wife Ella's stepfather sends the family from modest South Bend into a whirl of money, ambition, and social pretension. With Ella and her sister Katie eager to trade restraint for glamour, the narrator watches their hopes for dresses, parties, and a suitable husband for Katie collide with ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • How to Write Short Stories - With Samples

    by Ring Lardner ...
    Ring Lardner has been one of America's most popular short story writers for nearly a century and here is his guide for any budding writers. This classic work was originally published in 1924 and is now being republished here with a brand new introductory biography of the author. ... Read more

    $10.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Classic Collection of Ring Lardner. Illustrated

    You Know Me, Alibi Ike, Some Like Them Cold, Guillible’s Travels and others

    by Ring Lardner ...
    This beautifully illustrated volume brings together the finest works of Ring Lardner, one of America’s most distinctive literary voices of the early 20th century. Known for his sharp wit, ear for dialogue, and keen sense of irony, Lardner masterfully captured the quirks of American life through sports, relationships, and social satire. The collection features You Know Me, Al, a groundbreaking ... Read more

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  • You Know Me Al

    by Ring Lardner ...
    *** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by CLASSIC COLLECTION 600.***Synopsis:Big, fat, dumb, lazy, vain, headstrong and cheap, Jack Keefe is a journeyman pitcher with the Chicago White Sox in the rowdy days of the Deadball Era, circa 1915, ruled by the likes of Ty Cobb and John McGraw. In You Know Me Al, we follow Jack Keefe’s life on-field and off, via the letters Jack writes to his ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD

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  • The Young Immigrunts

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Ring Lardner ...
    A sharp-eyed child watches his family's eastward migration turn into a rolling comedy of egos, detours, and domestic sparring. Through Bill's delightfully misspelled, deadpan voice, a boastful, quick-witted father presides over the chaos while his patient, sarcastic mother, siblings, and nurse respond with equal parts irritation and affection. What begins in Chicago unfolds as a cross-country road ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • You Know Me Al: A Busher's Letters

    by Ring Lardner ...
    The story is told through the letters of Jack Keefe, a minor league baseball pitcher who is full of confidence and big dreams. Keefe's letters to his friend Al back home detail his experiences as he navigates the ups and downs of his baseball career, from being called up to the big leagues to dealing with team managers, fellow players, and the challenges of professional sports.Despite his ... Read more

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  • Ring Lardner: Stories & Other Writings (LOA #244)

    by Ring Lardner ...
    At the height of the Jazz Age, Ring Lardner was America’s most beloved humorist, equally admired by a popular audience and by literary friends like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Edmund Wilson. A sports writer who became a sensation with his comic baseball bestseller, You Know Me Al, Lardner had a rare gift for inspired nonsense and an ear attuned to the rhythms and hilarious oddities of American speech. ... Read more

    $35.99 CAD

  • Say It With Bricks/say It With Oil

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Ring Lardner ...
    Nina Wilcox Putnam turns marriage into a fast, funny battleground of memory, manners, and mutual exasperation. Prompted by a publisher's dare and her husband George's alarmed objections, she delivers a sharp, conversational monologue that skewers husbands' bad grooming, repetitive stories, car trouble, and uncanny talent for making wives wait. But the satire stays affectionate, finding comedy in ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • Jack Keefe Stories

    by Ring Lardner ...
    The arrogant, proud, and mostly illiterate Jack Keefe of Bedford, Indiana had already established a career pitching for the minor league baseball club in Terre Haute. His strong pitching arm attracted the attention of Chicago White Sox owner Charles Comiskey and before he knew it, Keefe had been signed to play for the team. Through the ups and downs of his life, from his baseball career, to his ... Read more

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