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Title: Coffee and Repartee
Credits:
Produced by Michael Ciesielski, Suzanne Shell and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Coffee and Repartee" by John Kendrick Bangs is a collection of comedic writings likely crafted in the late 19th century. Set primarily in a boarding house for gentlemen, the narrative showcases interactions among quirky characters as they navigate their daily lives with humor and wit, with a standout character known as the Idiot, who often provides absurd yet insightful commentary. The opening of the work introduces the daily breakfast gathering at Mrs. Smithers's boarding house, filled with an assortment of eccentric residents, including the School-master, the Minister, and the Bibliomaniac. The conversation unfolds with humorous banter about umbrellas and absent-mindedness, revealing the personalities and dynamic among the characters. The Idiot frequently interjects with clever remarks that highlight both his apparent folly and unexpected wisdom, setting the tone for the witty repartee that characterizes the interactions within the boarding house. Overall, the beginning establishes a playful atmosphere brimming with lighthearted comedy, inviting readers to enjoy the characters' amusing exchanges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862-1922
EBook No.: 18207
Published: Apr 19, 2006
Downloads: 180
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories
Subject: Conversation -- Fiction
Subject: Boardinghouses -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Coffee and Repartee
Credits:
Produced by Michael Ciesielski, Suzanne Shell and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Coffee and Repartee" by John Kendrick Bangs is a collection of comedic writings likely crafted in the late 19th century. Set primarily in a boarding house for gentlemen, the narrative showcases interactions among quirky characters as they navigate their daily lives with humor and wit, with a standout character known as the Idiot, who often provides absurd yet insightful commentary. The opening of the work introduces the daily breakfast gathering at Mrs. Smithers's boarding house, filled with an assortment of eccentric residents, including the School-master, the Minister, and the Bibliomaniac. The conversation unfolds with humorous banter about umbrellas and absent-mindedness, revealing the personalities and dynamic among the characters. The Idiot frequently interjects with clever remarks that highlight both his apparent folly and unexpected wisdom, setting the tone for the witty repartee that characterizes the interactions within the boarding house. Overall, the beginning establishes a playful atmosphere brimming with lighthearted comedy, inviting readers to enjoy the characters' amusing exchanges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862-1922
EBook No.: 18207
Published: Apr 19, 2006
Downloads: 180
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories
Subject: Conversation -- Fiction
Subject: Boardinghouses -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.