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Ring Lardner

    6 marzo 1885 – 25 settembre 1933

    Ring Lardner Jr. è stato uno sceneggiatore la cui carriera è stata segnata dai suoi confronti con l'autorità governativa. Dopo la Seconda Guerra Mondiale, divenne uno dei Dieci di Hollywood, messo al bando per il suo rifiuto di cooperare con una commissione del Congresso. Il suo lavoro rifletteva spesso le sue esperienze con l'ingiustizia e la lotta per la libera espressione. Nonostante questi ostacoli, ottenne riconoscimenti per le sue sceneggiature, dimostrando il suo duraturo talento e il suo contributo artistico.

    Das Liebesnest
    Chicago Stories
    Treat 'em Rough
    7 best short stories by Ring Lardner
    The Real Dope
    Gullible's Travels Etc.
    • Gullible's Travels Etc.

      • 118pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      Set against a backdrop of a casual game of rummy, the story unfolds through the eyes of a narrator who observes Hatch's extraordinary luck and skill. The narrative hints at themes of chance and camaraderie, showcasing the dynamics of friendship and competition. The characters are vividly drawn, with Hatch standing out as a remarkably lucky player, suggesting a deeper exploration of fate and fortune in their interactions. The lighthearted tone invites readers into a world where luck plays a pivotal role in everyday life.

      Gullible's Travels Etc.
    • The Real Dope

      in large print

      • 176pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      This book is a reproduction of a historical work, produced by Megali, a publishing house dedicated to creating large print editions. The focus on accessibility aims to assist readers with impaired vision, ensuring that important historical texts remain available and easy to read for a wider audience.

      The Real Dope
    • 7 best short stories by Ring Lardner

      • 240pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      Ring Lardner's sharp humor and keen observations shine through in this curated selection of his best short stories. The collection features unforgettable characters and engaging plots that delve into the complexities of human relationships and everyday life, particularly within the realm of sports. Lardner masterfully blends humor with depth, creating a unique literary experience that elicits both laughter and introspection. This essential anthology showcases the unparalleled talent of one of the masters of the short story genre.

      7 best short stories by Ring Lardner
    • Treat 'em Rough

      Letters from Jack the Kaiser Killer

      • 66pagine
      • 3 ore di lettura

      The book features a collection of letters from Jack the Kaiser Killer, highlighting significant historical perspectives. It has been meticulously reformatted and retyped to ensure clarity and readability, making it accessible for contemporary readers. The preservation efforts aim to keep this important work alive for future generations, reflecting its lasting relevance in human history.

      Treat 'em Rough
    • Chicago Stories

      • 256pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      Hometown and host to talents as diverse as Richard Wright, David Mamet, Maya Angelou, Saul Bellow, and Mike Royko, Chicago boasts a rich tradition of writers who have helped shape our sense of the city even as the city informs their best work. It's "a writer's town . . . a fighter's town," according to Nelson Algren, and this anthology proves it. With a striking new cover, Chicago Stories collects the most evocative writing on the city, its gritty realism, and indomitable spirit.

      Chicago Stories
    • Das Liebesnest

      • 248pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      1926. Lardner, amerikanischer Humorist und Kurzgeschichtenautor, ist bekannt für seinen scharfen Witz, der sich in satirischen Geschichten und Skizzen des amerikanischen Lebens im frühen 20. Jahrhundert zeigt, erzählt in der Sprache von Athleten, Börsenmaklern, Sekretärinnen, Chorgesangmädchen usw. Aus der Einleitung: Es wird gehofft, dass eine sorgfältige Lektüre der in diesem Buch gesammelten Geschichten die allgemeine Illusion zerstreuen wird, dass Ring Lardner in seinen späteren Jahren nur ein lästiger alter Mann war, der durch finanzielle Katastrophen und eine Vorliebe für Drogen dazu gebracht wurde, ständig auf die Sinnlosigkeit des Lebens auf einer Nebenlinie der Long Island Railroad hinzuweisen. In diesen Erzählungen sehen wir den alten Mann vielleicht nicht als liebenswert, aber sicherlich als unwiderstehlich. Es gab eine schelmische Ader in ihm, die ihn faszinierte. Sie war Teil seines Charmes. Inhalt: Das Liebesnest; Haarschnitt; Zone der Ruhe; Frauen; Ein Tag mit Conrad Green; Wiedersehen; Rhythmus; Mr. und Mrs. Fix-It; und Wer hat gegeben?

      Das Liebesnest
      4,5
    • Satirický román je literární prvotinou hollywoodského scenaristy, který byl r. 1947 odsouzen spolu s dalšími filmovými pracovníky pro „neamerickou činnost“. Zobrazuje poměry v USA, metody boje proti pokrokovým proudům, zejména pak pokrytectví amerického katolicismu. Titulní hrdina románu sesnaží jít střední cestou v boji sil pokroku a zpátečnictví ztroskotává však a hledá útočiště v mystice a řeholnictví.

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