Barry Pain

Broschiertes Buch

In a Canadian Canoe; The Nine Muses Minus One, and Other Stories

Beschreibung

Experience the enduring charm of British humor with Barry Pain's "In a Canadian Canoe: The Nine Muses Minus One and Other Stories." This collection showcases Pain's sharp wit and satirical observations across a variety of humorous short stories and essays. Immerse yourself in tales that gently poke fun at the absurdities of life. From whimsical reflections to clever social commentary, Pain's distinctive voice resonates with timeless appeal. Rediscover the joy of expertly crafted comedic narratives that have delighted readers for generations. This meticulously prepared print edition allows you to savor the author's masterful command of language and keen eye for the ridiculous. A perfect choice for those who appreciate classic English wit and skillfully written humorous stories. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Barry Pain was an English journalist, poet, humourist, and author. Barry Pain was born in Cambridge and attended both Sedbergh School and Corpus Christi College. He became an important contributor to The Granta. He was recognized for writing parodies and moderately humorous pieces. James Payn, the editor of Cornhill Magazine, published his story "The Hundred Gates" in 1889, and Pain soon became a contributor to Punch and The Speaker, as well as the Daily Chronicle and Black and White. Pain, it is said, "owes his distxtery to Robert Louis Stevenson, who compares him to De Maupassant". From 1896 until 1928, he was a regular contributor to The Windsor Magazine. He died in Bushey, Hertfordshire, and was buried in the Bushey churchyard.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 231g
• ISBN-13: 9781023505772
• ISBN-10: 1023505770
• Artikelnr.: 74016838