George Ade Books

George Ade established himself as a preeminent humorist chronicling American character during a pivotal era of national transformation. His work keenly observed the migration from rural areas to burgeoning cities, particularly Chicago, where his most celebrated fiction took shape. Ade masterfully depicted a vast comedy of manners reflecting both the Midwest and late 19th-century American society. He is recognized as a realist and a local colorist who vividly portrayed the life and character of Chicago and the surrounding region.