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Mackall, Lawton
1888
1968
Mackall, Alexander Lawton
Stout, Lauren
Bizarre
Unsolicited personal adornments -- Shelf culture -- Portable pigeonholes -- Simile -- The beatified race -- Jouez balle -- The art of packing -- Agriculture indoors -- Snowy bosoms -- Interior desperation -- The writing on the screen -- Musique glacée -- The care of the husband -- Terminology of tardiness -- Oppressors of the meek -- Putting pedagogy across -- Coaching from the side-lines -- Fast and loose -- The primrose pathology -- Fightier than the sword -- Enlightenment -- Holiday misgivings -- All, all are gone, the old familiar façades -- My museum -- On chairs; and off -- The night of the fleece -- Black jitney: the auto-biography of a Ford -- Light breakfast -- The man opposite -- Lucy the literary agent -- The creeping fingers -- The man with the hose -- Those symphony concert programs -- How to know the instruments -- Notes on pianos -- The life-drama of a musical critic -- The survival of the fattest.
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"Bizarre" by Lawton Mackall is a humorous collection of essays and sketches written in the early 20th century. The book explores the quirks of everyday life through satirical observations, blending wit with a keen eye for detail. It touches on various humorous themes, including social customs, personal experiences, and the absurdities of modern society. At the start of the book, the author sets a lighthearted tone in his preface, humorously acknowledging the influence of trivial figures in his life, such as his dentist and tailor, on the creation of the work. The initial essays introduce a range of amusing topics, from the author's ongoing battle with stains on his clothes to the peculiarities of college culture. These observations are filled with exaggerated analogies and comedic reflections, revealing Mackall's knack for turning the mundane into delightful anecdotes. Through clever wordplay and whimsical storytelling, the beginning of "Bizarre" invites readers to enjoy the humor found in everyday absurdities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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