Coffee and Repartee and The Idiot is a book written by American author John Kendrick Bangs. The book is a collection of short stories that were originally published in various magazines in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The stories are humorous in nature and often satirical, poking fun at various aspects of society and culture.The first section of the book, Coffee and Repartee, is a series of conversations that take place in a fictional coffee house. The characters discuss a wide range of topics, from politics and ...
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Coffee and Repartee and The Idiot is a book written by American author John Kendrick Bangs. The book is a collection of short stories that were originally published in various magazines in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The stories are humorous in nature and often satirical, poking fun at various aspects of society and culture.The first section of the book, Coffee and Repartee, is a series of conversations that take place in a fictional coffee house. The characters discuss a wide range of topics, from politics and religion to love and relationships. The conversations are witty and often absurd, with characters making outrageous statements and engaging in playful banter.The second section of the book, The Idiot, is a satirical novel that tells the story of a man named John who is mistakenly believed to be an idiot. Despite his intelligence and wit, John is treated as a fool by those around him, including his family and the townspeople. The novel is a commentary on the dangers of prejudice and the importance of seeing people for who they truly are.Overall, Coffee and Repartee and The Idiot is a humorous and thought-provoking book that offers a unique perspective on society and culture. It is a must-read for fans of satire and comedy.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.
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