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  • You Know Me Al
    Ring Lardner
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of You Know Me Al: A Busher’s Letters pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.'You Know Me Al: A Busher’s Letters' by Ring W. Lardner is a classic of American sports fiction, offering a humorous and engaging look into the world of early 20th-century baseball. Presente...
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    21,03 €

  • My Four Weeks in France
    Ring Lardner
    My Four Weeks in France by Ring Lardner is a humorous, satirical travelogue and memoir detailing his experience as a war correspondent during World War I. Lardner chronicles his journey from the US to France, navigating bureaucratic hurdles, dangerous Atlantic crossings, and everyday life under wartime constraints with wit and keen, ironic observation.Lardner provides a whimsic...
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    15,61 €

  • Gullible’s Travels, Etc.
    Ring Lardner
    'Gullible’s Travels, Etc.,' is a sharp and witty collection of short stories by the celebrated American humorist Ring Lardner. Through a series of five interconnected narratives, Lardner skewers the social aspirations and pretensions of the American middle class during the early 20th century. The stories follow a working-class narrator and his wife as they attempt to navigate t...
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    25,23 €

  • The Love Nest and Other Stories
    Ring W. Lardner
    'The Love Nest and Other Stories' is a masterful collection of short fiction by the celebrated American humorist and satirist Ring Lardner. This volume showcases Lardner’s uncanny ability to capture the vernacular of everyday Americans while exposing the vanities, hypocrisies, and quiet tragedies of middle-class life during the early 20th century. The collection includes some o...
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    25,26 €

  • The Big Town
    Ring W. Lardner
    'The Big Town' is a sharp and witty work of American satire by Ring W. Lardner, one of the most celebrated humorists of the early twentieth century. The narrative follows the adventures of the Finch family as they relocate from South Bend, Indiana, to the bustling metropolis of New York City. Driven by the ambition to find a wealthy and suitable husband for Katie, the family na...
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    25,26 €

  • What of It?
    Ring W. Lardner
    'What of It?' is a brilliant collection of short stories, sketches, and satirical essays by Ring W. Lardner, one of the most distinctive voices in American humor. Written during the height of the 1920s, this work showcases Lardner’s uncanny ability to capture the vernacular and the subtle absurdities of everyday life. The collection explores a wide array of topics, from the tri...
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    23,10 €

  • The Story of a Wonder Man
    Ring W. Lardner
    'The Story of a Wonder Man' is a masterful exercise in literary satire and a brilliant mock autobiography by the renowned American humorist Ring Lardner. In this work, Lardner crafts a fictionalized and absurdly exaggerated account of his own life, effectively lampooning the conventions of the celebrity memoir genre. With his signature deadpan wit and keen ear for the American ...
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    21,10 €

  • How to Write Short Stories
    Ring Lardner / Charles Scribner’s Sons
    'How to Write Short Stories' is a celebrated collection by Ring Lardner, one of the most influential American humorists and satirists of the early 20th century. Although the title playfully suggests a technical manual, the work is a masterful compilation of Lardner’s own fiction, framed by a satirical preface that parodies the instructional writing guides of the era. The collec...
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    27,00 €

  • Round Up
    Ring W. Lardner
    'Round Up' is a comprehensive and influential collection of short stories by Ring W. Lardner, one of the premier American satirists of the early twentieth century. This anthology brings together a diverse array of narratives that showcase Lardner’s exceptional talent for capturing the authentic voice and vernacular of everyday Americans. From the locker rooms of professional ba...
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    28,81 €

  • Round Up the Stories of Ring W. Lardner
    Ring W. Lardner
    'Round Up the Stories of Ring W. Lardner' is a comprehensive assembly of short fiction by one of the preeminent voices in American satire. This collection highlights the author’s legendary mastery of the American vernacular and his razor-sharp observational skills, capturing the essence of the early twentieth century with both humor and poignancy. Through a diverse array of nar...
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    28,84 €

  • The Big Town
    Ring Lardner
    'The Big Town: How I and the Mrs. Go to New York to See Life and Get Katie a Husband' is a sharp-witted satirical novel by Ring Lardner, one of America’s most celebrated humorists. The story follows a trio from South Bend, Indiana-the cynical narrator, his status-seeking wife, and her sister Katie-as they relocate to New York City with a singular, ambitious goal: finding a weal...
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    25,27 €

  • Symptoms of Being 35
    Helen E. Jacoby / Ring Lardner
    Ring W. Lardner, a quintessential voice in American wit and humor, invites readers to ponder the delightful absurdities of life in 'Symptoms of being 35.' This collection of masterful humorous essays offers a unique and sardonic exploration of the experiences, anxieties, and peculiar musings that often accompany reaching the midlife milestone of age thirty-five. Lardner’s keen ...
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    15,55 €

  • My Four Weeks In France
    Ring Lardner
    In the midst of a world torn by war, an American expatriate finds unexpected humour and poignant beauty in the everyday life of early 20th century France. This newly republished edition, brought to you by Alpha Editions, unearths a delightful travel memoir that has been out of print for decades. With the sharp wit reminiscent of Dorothy Parker and the evocative style of Ernest ...
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    16,91 €

  • The Collected Stories
    Ring Lardner
    Collected Poems by Ring Lardner showcases the sharp wit and clever wordplay of one of America’s most iconic humorists in a rare poetic form. Best known for his satirical short stories and sportswriting, Lardner’s poetry brings the same keen eye for human folly, playful language, and dry irony to verse. These poems explore themes of love, fame, daily absurdities, and the quirks ...
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    20,25 €

  • You Know Me Al
    Ring Lardner
    You Know Me Al: A Busher’s Letters, stands as a beacon in the world of books, bridging the gap between past and present. Once considered among the old books, this classic work-like so many forgotten and ancient books-has shaped our understanding of culture and history. It’s a remarkable example of history books that have influenced generations, and now, through the dedication o...
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    15,03 €

  • Treat ’em Rough
    Ring Lardner
    Treat ’em Rough: Letters from Jack the Kaiser Killer, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These b...
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    14,76 €

  • 7 best short stories by Ring Lardner
    Ring Lardner
    Discover the literary genius of Ring Lardner in '7 Best Short Stories'. This book presents a superb selection of the best stories by the renowned American writer, known for his sharp humor and keen observations on everyday life and the world of sports. With unforgettable characters and engaging plots, Lardner captures the complexities and nuances of human relationships and dail...
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    15,97 €

  • Gullible’s Travels, Etc.
    Ring Lardner
    This Book 'Gullible’s Travels, Etc.' has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original...
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    14,34 €

  • Bib Ballads
    Ring Lardner
    A sly grin, a quick swing, a voice that can make the ordinary feel legendary. Bib Ballads delivers Ring Lardner’s signature ear for timing and truth, wrapped in a lively ballad-verse cadence that still lands with modern force.This short story collection is a deftly woven tapestry of baseball culture satire and urban modern life. Lardner’s humour glances off sporting life anecdo...
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    16,65 €

  • The Big Town
    Ring W. Lardner / Ring WLardner
    Ring W. Lardner’s 1921 satirical collection The Big Town follows nouveau riche Midwestern couple Tom and Ella Finch from their hometown of South Bend, Indiana, to New York City. Their goal? To 'see life' and get Ella’s sister Katie a husband. Far from a simple revolt from the village, the Finches’ journey provides plenty of comic material for Lardner’s sharp, satiric critique o...
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    11,64 €

  • Round Up - The Stories of Ring Lardner
    Ring Jr. Lardner / Ring JrLardner
    This early work by Ring Lardner was originally published in the early 20th century and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. ’Round Up - The Stories of Ring Lardner’ is a collection of short stories that include ’Nora’, ’Sun Cured’, ’The Facts’, and many more. Ring Lardner was born in Niles, Michigan in 1885. He studied engineering at the Armour In...
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    47,67 €

  • How to Write Short Stories - With Samples
    Ring Jr. Lardner / Ring JrLardner
    This early work by Ring Lardner was originally published in 1924 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. ’How to Write Short Stories’ is a non-fiction, educational work on the art of creative writing. Ring Lardner was born in Niles, Michigan in 1885. He studied engineering at the Armour Institute of Technology in Chicago, but did not complete his...
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    35,40 €

  • How to Write Short Stories - With Samples
    Ring JrLardner / Ring Lardner
    Ring Lardner has been one of America’s most popular short story writers for nearly a century and here is his guide for any budding writers. This classic work was originally published in 1924 and is now being republished here with a brand new introductory biography of the author. ...
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    38,85 €

  • The Golden Honeymoon
    Ring Jr. Lardner / Ring JrLardner
    The golden honeymoon is a perfect example of Lardner’s brilliant ability to weave a story of humour, pettiness and jealousy. ...
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    17,91 €

  • The Story of a Wonder Man - Being the Autobiography of Ring Lardner - Illustrated by Margaret Freeman
    Ring Jr. Lardner / Ring JrLardner
    An official unofficial autobiography of one of the greatest short stories writers in American literary history. ...
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    31,65 €

  • Alibi Ike
    Ring Jr. Lardner / Ring JrLardner
    Frank X. Farrell is a popular baseball player but earns the nickname Alibi Ike because of his constant stream of excuses. Written by the master of American short story, Ring Lardner. ...
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    17,97 €

  • Lose with a Smile
    Ring W. Lardner / Ring WLardner
    This early work by Ring Lardner was originally published in 1916 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. ’Lose with a Smile’ is one of Lardner’s many works of fiction. Ring Lardner was born in Niles, Michigan in 1885. He studied engineering at the Armour Institute of Technology in Chicago, but did not complete his first semester. In 1907, Lardner obtained ...
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    32,71 €

  • Gullible’s Travels (1917)
    Ring Jr. Lardner / Ring JrLardner
    This early work by Ring Lardner was originally published in 1918 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. Ring Lardner was born in Niles, Michigan in 1885. He studied engineering at the Armour Institute of Technology in Chicago, but did not complete his first semester. In 1907, Lardner obtained his first job as journalist with the South Bend Times. Six year...
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    21,24 €

  • Haircut
    Ring Jr. Lardner / Ring JrLardner
    This early work by Ring Lardner was originally published in 1925 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. ’Haircut’ is a dark satire about moral blindness. Ring Lardner was born in Niles, Michigan in 1885. He studied engineering at the Armour Institute of Technology in Chicago, but did not complete his first semester. In 1907, Lardner obtained his first job...
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    22,56 €

  • Treat ’Em Rough - Letters From Jack The Kaiser Killer
    Ring Jr. Lardner / Ring JrLardner
    This early work by Ring Lardner was originally published in 1918 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. ’Treat ’Em Rough’ is a selection of short stories written in letter form. Ring Lardner was born in Niles, Michigan in 1885. He studied engineering at the Armour Institute of Technology in Chicago, but did not complete his first semester. In 1907, Lardne...
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    17,93 €


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