The History and Records of the Elephant Club
Q. K. Philander Doesticks
ISBN 10: 9363876411 ISBN 13: 9789363876415
Editore: Zinc Read, 2024
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The History and Records of the Elephant Club is a humorous novel co-authored by Mortimer Thomson (as Q. K. Philander Doesticks) and Edward Fitch Underhill (as Knight Russ Ockside). The book satirizes the social clubs and eccentric nightlife of 19th-century urban America through the escapades of the fictional Elephant Club, a whimsical organization dedicated to experiencing and documenting the oddities of city life. The members of the club, led by colorful characters and absurd personalities, embark on various adventures and misadventures, exploring everything from theaters and bars to eccentric events in search of excitement. The authors use humor and irony to poke fun at the self-importance and idiosyncrasies of club culture, skewering the trend of exclusive, elite societies that arose during the period. With playful language, exaggerated scenarios, and witty dialogue, The History and Records of the Elephant Club captures the essence of mid-century American humor while commenting on the social dynamics of the time. The book offers a unique perspective on city life, filled with colorful descriptions and keen observations of the people and places that populate the bustling urban scene.
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Titolo: The History and Records of the Elephant Club
Casa editrice: Zinc Read
Data di pubblicazione: 2024
Legatura: Brossura
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