Publisher's Synopsis
Handmade Fables is a collection of short stories by George Ade, first published in 1920. The stories are humorous and satirical, often poking fun at human nature and society. Each story is accompanied by an illustration by the author. The book is divided into two parts: ""Fables in Slang"" and ""More Fables in Slang."" The first part contains 26 fables, each with a moral lesson, told in a unique slang language that Ade created. The second part contains 20 fables, also in slang, but with a more modern tone. The stories range from the absurd to the poignant, and are sure to entertain readers with their wit and charm. Handmade Fables is a classic work of American humor and a must-read for fans of satirical literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
