Good Stories Reprinted from the Ladies' Home Journal of Philadelphia by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Good Stories Reprinted from the Ladies' Home Journal of Philadelphia |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "Good Stories Reprinted from the Ladies' Home Journal of Philadelphia" is a collection of humor and anecdotes compiled from various authors, likely produced in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases a variety of entertaining tales that reflect the social norms and comedic sensibilities of its time, often highlighting the quirks of human behavior and everyday life. The beginning of the collection introduces a delightful mix of short, humorous vignettes. Each story presents a whimsical scenario involving various characters, such as a fat woman on a streetcar who inadvertently intrudes upon a man's personal space, and a charming widow discussing her remarriage with her son, who has his own colorful take on the situation. The style is lighthearted and accessible, making it easy for readers to find amusement in the slice-of-life tales that cleverly employ wit and a keen understanding of social dynamics. Throughout these early stories, the recurring themes of miscommunication and situational irony set the tone for the collection, promising more laughs as it unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12836 |
| Release Date | Jul 7, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 60 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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