Ring Lardner

1885 - 1933

The American sports columnist and short story writer, Ring Lardner, was considered to be both one of the most gifted and one of the bitterest satirist in the United States. He is best known for his satirical writings about sports and society. That great storyteller, he was also known for using the vernacular.

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Lost Generation 20th Century

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I got another barber that comes over from Carterville and helps me out Saturdays, but the rest of the time I can get along all right alone. You can see for yourself that this ain't no New York City ... [+]