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Title: The Problem Club
Original Publication: London: W. Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., 1919.
Note: Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: The Giraffe Problem -- The Kiss Problem -- The Free Meal Problem -- The Win-and-Lose Problem -- The Handkerchief Problem -- The Identity Problem -- The Shakespearean Problem -- The Impersonation Problem -- The Alibi Problem -- The Threepenny Problem -- The Q-Loan Problem -- The Pig-Keeper's Problem.
Credits: Brian Raiter
Summary: "The Problem Club" by Barry Pain is a collection of humorous stories written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around a unique club where members engage in quirky challenges called “problems,” each designed to amuse and confound. Among the characters are imaginative gentlemen who creatively navigate the strange scenarios set forth, showcasing their wit and intelligence while competing for prizes. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the Problem Club, which consists of twelve members who meet at a restaurant to discuss and solve various challenges. The opening problem, known as "The Giraffe Problem," requires members to induce a woman to say, “You ought to have been a giraffe.” This sets the stage for a lighthearted and comedic exploration of their attempts, with each member sharing their experiences and strategies. The tone is witty and engaging, pulling the reader into the absurdity of the challenges and the camaraderie among the club's members. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pain, Barry, 1864-1928
Illustrator: Garratt, Arthur Paine, 1873-1955
EBook No.: 75598
Published: Mar 12, 2025
Downloads: 2059
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories, English
Subject: Men -- Societies and clubs -- Fiction
Subject: Short stories, English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Problem Club
Original Publication: London: W. Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., 1919.
Note: Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: The Giraffe Problem -- The Kiss Problem -- The Free Meal Problem -- The Win-and-Lose Problem -- The Handkerchief Problem -- The Identity Problem -- The Shakespearean Problem -- The Impersonation Problem -- The Alibi Problem -- The Threepenny Problem -- The Q-Loan Problem -- The Pig-Keeper's Problem.
Credits: Brian Raiter
Summary: "The Problem Club" by Barry Pain is a collection of humorous stories written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around a unique club where members engage in quirky challenges called “problems,” each designed to amuse and confound. Among the characters are imaginative gentlemen who creatively navigate the strange scenarios set forth, showcasing their wit and intelligence while competing for prizes. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the Problem Club, which consists of twelve members who meet at a restaurant to discuss and solve various challenges. The opening problem, known as "The Giraffe Problem," requires members to induce a woman to say, “You ought to have been a giraffe.” This sets the stage for a lighthearted and comedic exploration of their attempts, with each member sharing their experiences and strategies. The tone is witty and engaging, pulling the reader into the absurdity of the challenges and the camaraderie among the club's members. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pain, Barry, 1864-1928
Illustrator: Garratt, Arthur Paine, 1873-1955
EBook No.: 75598
Published: Mar 12, 2025
Downloads: 2059
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories, English
Subject: Men -- Societies and clubs -- Fiction
Subject: Short stories, English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.