The Idiot at Home by John Kendrick Bangs
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"The Idiot at Home" by John Kendrick Bangs is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the character known as the Idiot, who is portrayed as a well-meaning but bumbling husband and father navigating the challenges of domestic life with his wife and two children. The book explores various comedic situations that arise in their suburban household, often delving into the absurdities of everyday life and
the misunderstandings that occur within a family. The opening portion of the book introduces the Idiot and his family during a breakfast scene where he proposes to host a dinner for old friends. Their conversation is filled with lighthearted banter, setting the tone for the family's dynamics. The Idiot exhibits a mix of pride and humorous ignorance as he discusses the children's upbringing and the quirks of their household. It is clear that the family enjoys a loving relationship, but also that the Idiot's idiosyncratic takes on life often lead to misguided conclusions and amusing dialogue. This lightheartedness and charm suggest that readers can expect a delightful and comedic exploration of family life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862-1922 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Richards, F. T. (Frederick Thompson), 1864-1921 |
| Title | The Idiot at Home |
| Credits |
Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Internet Archive. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Friendship -- Fiction |
| Subject | Conversation -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Subject | Home ownership -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39682 |
| Release Date | May 12, 2012 |
| Last Update | May 14, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 450 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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