Fables In Slang [Chicago Daily Life]

Chicago & New York: Herbert S. Stone & Co., 1899. First Trade Edition. Good/No Dust Jacket As Issued. Illustrated by Clyde J. Newman..

Publisher's Decorated cloth, with a black border and title with floral accents with green on the front; printed on laid-paper; 16mo; 6 inches tall; 202 pages. Woodcut illustrations by Clyde J. Newman.

The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with hand/age soiling.Offsetting on page 200-01 from now removed clipping. Previous owner's name/info on the front free endpage.. George Ade, an influential American writer, syndicated newspaper columnist, and playwright, rose to prominence during the early 20th century. He achieved widespread recognition with his column "Stories of the Streets and of the Town," where he artfully employed street language and slang to vividly portray everyday life in Chicago.

Additionally, he captivated readers with his collection of fables in slang, showcasing humorous tales characterized by vernacular speech and liberal capitalization in his characters' dialogues. Ade's unique style and keen observations endeared him to readers, making him a notable literary figure of his time.