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Ade's fables

Ade's Fables is a compilation of traditional stories and fables, offering insights into human nature and moral lessons through various narratives. more

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George Ade
George Ade

George Ade was an American writer born on February 9, 1866, and died on May 16, 1944. He is one of the representatives of American humorous literature, known for his unique humorous style and satirical techniques. more

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“I got the breaks. Starting from nowhere in the corn belt, I helped edit a country weekly, then was jack-of-all-departments on an obscure daily, so that when I arrived in a big city everything I tackled in the line of column conducting and syndicate peddling and playwriting had to bring promotion, because I had no social standing which could be endangered, no reputation to toss away and no pride which might suffer a setback. Everything I acquired had to be velvet. You cannot lose your silver spoon if you are brought up on pewter.”