"The Story of a Wonder Man: Being the Autobiography of Ring Lardner" 1927 LARDNER, Ring (SOLD)
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LARDNER, Ring
[151] pp.
Charles Scribner's Sons
1927
7 3/4" x 5 1/2"
Illustrated by Margaret Freeman
VG/ VG
Autobiography of Ring Lardner, an American sports columnist and short-story writer best known for his satirical writings on sports, marriage, and the theatre.
"The Story of a Wonder Man" is a masterful exercise in literary satire and a brilliant mock autobiography by the renowned American humorist Ring Lardner. In this work, Lardner crafts a fictionalized and absurdly exaggerated account of his own life, effectively lampooning the conventions of the celebrity memoir genre. With his signature deadpan wit and keen ear for the American vernacular, Lardner leads the reader through a series of surreal anecdotes and tall tales that blur the line between reality and farce.
Beyond its comedic surface, the book serves as a sharp critique of the self-importance often found in public figures and the era's growing fascination with celebrity culture. Lardner's inventive prose and linguistic playfulness make this a cornerstone of early 20th-century humor, offering insight into the satiric tradition that helped shape modern American literature. "The Story of a Wonder Man" stands as a testament to the author's unique ability to transform the mundane into the extraordinary through a lens of sharp, observational humor.