The Genial Idiot: His Views and Reviews by John Kendrick Bangs

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Author Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862-1922
Title The Genial Idiot: His Views and Reviews
Note Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Genial Idiot: His Views and Reviews" by John Kendrick Bangs is a humorous work composed of essays and lighthearted conversations, likely written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the comically insightful musings of the titular Idiot, who engages with various characters on topics such as proverbs, ideals of husbandry, and springtime poetry. Through his whimsical commentary, the Idiot challenges traditional notions and societal expectations, inviting readers to reflect on the absurdities of life. The opening of the book introduces readers to the Idiot's irreverent take on proverbs, as he humorously critiques their validity and relevance in modern times. As he converses with his companions, he playfully deconstructs sayings like "A stitch in time saves nine," demonstrating how they can be flawed or misleading. His arguments are laced with clever wordplay and light sarcasm, and through this banter, we see the Idiot's eccentric yet insightful character emerge, setting the tone for a light and entertaining exploration of common societal themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Humorous stories
Subject Conversation -- Fiction
Subject Boardinghouses -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 35302
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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