Bib Ballads (1915)

By Ring Lardner and Fontaine Fox

Book Overview

Bib Ballads is a collection of satirical poems written by Ring W. Lardner and published in 1915. The poems cover a range of topics, from politics and social issues to sports and entertainment. Lardner's writing style is humorous and irreverent, poking fun at the absurdities of everyday life. Many of the poems are written in a dialect that reflects the speech patterns of the working-class people Lardner grew up around in the Midwest. The book includes illustrations by May Wilson Preston that add to the whimsical tone of the poems. Overall, Bib Ballads is a witty and entertaining read that offers a glimpse into the popular culture of the early 20th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163880663
• ISBN13: 9781163880661
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"