7 best short stories by Ring Lardner

7 best short stories by Ring Lardner
Author: Ring Lardner
Publisher: Tacet Books
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2020-05-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3967240495

Discover the literary genius of Ring Lardner in "7 Best Short Stories". This book presents a superb selection of the best stories by the renowned American writer, known for his sharp humor and keen observations on everyday life and the world of sports. With unforgettable characters and engaging plots, Lardner captures the complexities and nuances of human relationships and daily experiences. His ability to combine humor and depth offers the reader a unique literary experience, provoking both laughter and reflection. An essential collection for lovers of fine literature, revealing the unparalleled talent of one of the masters of the short story. Check out the stories in this book: - Haircut: a small town's stories are revealed by a barber as he chats with a customer about past events and local characters. - The Golden Honeymoon: a couple celebrates their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Florida, facing challenges and rediscovering their connection. - My Roomy: a baseball player recounts the difficulties of sharing a room with a peculiar roommate who interferes with his game performance. - Horseshoes: rivalries and intense competition emerge during a game of horseshoes, reflecting the competitive life and camaraderie among baseball players. - Harmony: amid the tension of the baseball season, the lack of harmony in the team challenges players and coaches to find a balance to win. - Alibi Ike: Frank Farrell, nicknamed "Alibi Ike", is a baseball player famous for his excuses and justifications for every play, good or bad. - Champion: Midge Kelly, a young boxer, faces challenges and personal struggles as he seeks to establish himself as a champion in the boxing world. If you like short stories, check other books of our collection 7 best short stories and get to know amazing writers of all styles.

Selected Stories

Selected Stories
Author: Ring Lardner
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 401
Release: 1997-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1440673845

This collection brings together twenty-one of Lardner’s best pieces, including the six Jack Keefe stories that comprise You Know Me, Al, as well as such familiar favorites as “Alibi Ike,” “Some Like Them Cold,” and “Guillible’s Travels.” For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

The Lost Journalism of Ring Lardner

The Lost Journalism of Ring Lardner
Author: Ring Lardner
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages: 589
Release: 2017-01-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0803269730

"An anthology of journalist Ring Lardner's writings on sports and other nonfiction topics that collects works that have been mostly unavailable for decades"--

7 best short stories - Boxing

7 best short stories - Boxing
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher: Tacet Books
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2020-04-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3968586727

Of all sports, boxing has been the writers' favorite. Maybe it's because of his need for persistence and resilience, perhaps for the narratives of victory and defeat, perhaps even for the relatable solitude of the boxer who faces his challenge in the ring; boxing has inspired large pieces of fiction that enchanted generations. Through the eyes of consecrated authors you will meet the passionate world of boxing, in this seven short stories selected by Augst Nemo: A Piece of Steak by Jack London The Mexican by Jack London The Croxley Master by Arthur Conan Doyle Champion by Ring Lardner Alleys of Peril by Robert E. Howard Blow the Chinks Down! by Robert E. Howard Breed of Battle by Robert E. Howard For more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

You Know Me Al

You Know Me Al
Author: Ring Lardner
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 129
Release: 1995
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0486285138

Fictional series of letters from a popular baseball hero to his friend. Humorous collection showcases Lardner as a satirical master at the peak of his form.

Haircut

Haircut
Author: Ring Lardner
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 19
Release: 2016-04-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1473366348

This early work by Ring Lardner was originally published in 1925 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'Haircut' is a dark satire about moral blindness. Ring Lardner was born in Niles, Michigan in 1885. He studied engineering at the Armour Institute of Technology in Chicago, but did not complete his first semester. In 1907, Lardner obtained his first job as journalist with the South Bend Times. Six years later, he published his first successful book, You Know Me Al, an epistolary novel written in the form of letters by 'Jack Keefe', a bush-league baseball player, to a friend back home. A huge hit, the book earned the appreciation of Virginia Woolf and others. Lardner went on to write such well-known short stories as 'Haircut', 'Some Like Them Cold', 'The Golden Honeymoon', 'Alibi Ike', and 'A Day with Conrad Green'.

The Golden Honeymoon

The Golden Honeymoon
Author: Ring Jr. Lardner
Publisher: Qureshi Press
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2013-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781447479901

The golden honeymoon is a perfect example of Lardner's brilliant ability to weave a story of humour, pettiness and jealousy.

Ring Around the Bases

Ring Around the Bases
Author: Matthew Joseph Bruccoli
Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press
Total Pages: 626
Release: 2003
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781570035319

This collection of fiction by writer, critic and sports editor Ring Lardner celebrates the American pastime of baseball.