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Fables in Slang

by George Ade

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateClassics28 chapters
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Length
28 chapters
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About this book

About this book

Wry and witty tales capture the quirks of everyday life with sharp humor and sly social commentary, from a phrenologist's dubious talents to a girl chasing elusive ideals. Discover fables that turn slang into timeless satire.

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Contents

28 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02Table of Contents
03THE FABLE OF THE VISITOR WHO GOT A LOT FOR THREE DOLLARS.
04THE FABLE OF THE SLIM GIRL WHO TRIED TO KEEP A DATE THAT WAS NEVER MADE
05THE FABLE OF THE NEW YORK PERSON WHO GAVE THE STAGE FRIGHT TO FOSTORIA, OHIO
06THE FABLE OF THE KID WHO SHIFTED HIS IDEAL
07THE FABLE OF THE BASE BALL FAN WHO TOOK THE ONLY KNOWN CURE
08THE FABLE OF THE GOOD FAIRY WITH THE LORGNETTE, AND WHY SHE GOT IT GOOD
09THE FABLE OF THE UNINTENTIONAL HEROES OF CENTREVILLE
10THE FABLE OF THE PARENTS WHO TINKERED WITH THE OFFSPRING
11THE FABLE OF HOW HE NEVER TOUCHED GEORGE
12THE FABLE OF THE PREACHER WHO FLEW HIS KITE, BUT NOT BECAUSE HE WISHED TO DO SO

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