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Item Details
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REAL DOPE
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| By: |
Ring Lardner |
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Paperback |
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£11.99 |
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£8.75 |
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£3.24 |
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| ISBN 10: |
9364281136 |
| ISBN 13: |
9789364281133 |
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| Publisher: |
DOUBLE 9 BOOKS |
| Pub. date: |
9 January, 2024 |
| Pages: |
104 |
| Description: |
"The Real Dope" by Ring Lardner is a collection of satirical letters written by the fictional character Jack Keefe, a professional baseball player. The letters provide a humorous and ironic look at Keefe''s experiences and observations during World War I, blending sports writing with social commentary. The book consists of letters written by Jack Keefe to his friend Al, filled with Keefe''s humorous and often naive perspectives. Lardner uses Keefe''s vernacular speech and unique narrative voice to create a comedic effect, highlighting the character''s lack of self-awareness and inflated ego. Keefe''s letters often reference his baseball career, providing a backdrop that grounds the story in the familiar world of American sports. Through these letters, Lardner offers a glimpse into the everyday life of a baseball player turned soldier, blending the world of sports with military life. Lardner uses satire to critique the absurdities of military life and the bureaucracies of war. "The Real Dope" is a humorous and satirical work that uses the letters of a fictional baseball player to explore themes of war, sports, and American society in the early 20th century. Lardner delivers sharp social commentary in this narrative. |
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