In Babel: Stories of Chicago
- 372 pages
- 14 hours of reading
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.
I Knew him When: A Hoosier Fable Dealing With the Happy Days of Away Back Yonder
- 132 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Circus Day
- 54 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Chicago Stories
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Marse Covington: A Play in One Act
- 374 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Ade's one-act play tells the hilarious and heartwarming story of Marse Covington, a wealthy Southern gentleman who longs for the simple life of a farmer. When he decides to pursue his dream, he discovers that life on the farm is anything but simple. This charming play is a delight for audiences of all ages.
Verses and Jingles
- 98 pages
- 4 hours of reading
A delightful collection of humorous and satirical poems, parodies, and songs by one of America's most beloved humorists. The author's sharp wit, incisive commentary, and irrepressible sense of fun are on full display in this rollicking anthology that will have readers laughing out loud from start to finish. This book is a classic of American humor and a must-read for fans of Mark Twain, Will Rogers, and other great American humorists.
American Vacations in Europe
- 106 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Ade's Fables
- 132 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Doc' Horne, a Story of the Streets and Town
- 296 pages
- 11 hours of reading