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Ring Lardner
Ring Lardner, born on March 6, 1885, in Niles, Michigan, was an American sports columnist, short story writer, and humorist whose sharp wit and keen observations left an indelible ...view moreRing Lardner, born on March 6, 1885, in Niles, Michigan, was an American sports columnist, short story writer, and humorist whose sharp wit and keen observations left an indelible mark on American literature. Lardner's career began in journalism, where his incisive sports writing gained him widespread acclaim. However, it was his transition to fiction that cemented his legacy.
Lardner's stories often explored the lives of ordinary Americans, capturing the vernacular and idiosyncrasies of his characters with unparalleled authenticity. His most famous works, such as "You Know Me Al," a series of letters from a naive baseball player, showcased his ability to blend humor with poignant social commentary. Lardner's writing style, characterized by its colloquial language and satirical edge, influenced a generation of writers, including F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway, who admired his unflinching portrayal of human folly.
Despite his success, Lardner's career was not without controversy. His biting critiques of American society and the sports world often ruffled feathers, and his satirical approach sometimes led to misunderstandings about his intentions. Nevertheless, his work remains a testament to his revolutionary ideas about the intersection of sports, culture, and identity.
Lardner's influence extended beyond literature; he was a pioneer in using the American vernacular in fiction, paving the way for future writers to explore the richness of everyday speech. His legacy endures as a master storyteller who captured the essence of early 20th-century America with humor, empathy, and a critical eye. Ring Lardner passed away on September 25, 1933, but his contributions to American literature continue to resonate with readers and writers alike.view less
Books by Ring Lardner
Alibii Ike & Other Short Stories Selected Stories Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5I'd Hate Myself in the Morning: A Memoir Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHow to Write Short Stories - With Samples Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/57 best short stories by Ring Lardner Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBib Ballads Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5You Know Me Al Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Big Town Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings3 books to know Boxing Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTreat 'Em Rough - Letters From Jack The Kaiser Killer Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Real Dope Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Audiobooks by Ring Lardner
The Neglected Authors - Volume 4: Celebrated in their time, forgotten in ours Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Neglected Authors - Men - Born 1850-1899: Celebrated in their time, forgotten in ours Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Neglected Authors - Men - Volume 3: Celebrated in their time, forgotten in ours Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHollywood Double Bill - Double Indemnity & Alibi Ike Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsClassic Love - Short Stories: Some of histories greatest love stories, happy, sad or both. Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsStories To Make You Laugh: The best medicine… Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Foundations of Fiction - Modernism: Stories that helped shape one of literatures most acclaimed genres Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAn Anthology of Humorous Stories Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Modernist Short Stories: The literary movement influenced by sources such as Nietzsche, Darwin & Einstein Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Travel Tales Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Top 10 Short Stories - The 1920's - The Americans: The top ten short stories written in the 1920s by authors from America Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings