A House-Boat on the Styx

By John Kendrick Bangs

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

When the ferryman of the dead discovers a luxurious house-boat threatening his livelihood, he's pulled into a world of witty debates and ridiculous scenarios with history's most notable figures.

Genres

Humour Literature Fiction

Released

2001-05-01

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Summary

"A House-Boat on the Styx" by John Kendrick Bangs is a funny story that puts a twist on the afterlife. It's all about Charon, the guy who ferries souls across the River Styx, dealing with a fancy new house-boat that's messing with his business. Famous people from history and books, like Sir Walter Raleigh and Confucius, are hanging around, and they want Charon to be the janitor. The story makes fun of what it might be like to live forever, with characters having silly arguments and getting into strange situations. So, it's a light and funny read.