"Treat 'em Rough: Letters from Jack the Kaiser Killer" by Ring Lardner is a series of make-believe letters that provide a funny and honest viewpoint of army life in the early 1900s. The letters, written by a soldier named Jack Keefe to his friend Al from Camp Grant, cover Jack's preparations for World War I. Jack talks about his daily life, his annoyance with the military, and his friendships with other soldiers. He uses humor to describe his struggles with military rules and tough physical training, while also showing he is homesick and misses his previous life and his family. His letters mix humor with the serious realities of war, giving readers a good idea of what it was like to prepare for combat during that time. He shares his worries about his duty to fight for his country, but the story also shows the strong bonds he has with his buddies and the funny side of their shared situation.
Treat 'em Rough: Letters from Jack the Kaiser Killer
By Ring Lardner
Through humorous letters from the front, experience the raw and candid journey of a soldier as he navigates the chaos and camaraderie of war.
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About the AuthorRinggold Wilmer Lardner was an American sports columnist and short story writer best known for his satirical writings on sports, marriage, and the theatre. His contemporaries—Ernest Hemingway, Virginia Woolf, and F. Scott Fitzgerald—all professed strong admiration for his writing, and author John O'Hara directly attributed his understanding of dialogue to him.
Ringgold Wilmer Lardner was an American sports columnist and short story writer best known for his satirical writings on sports, marriage, and the theatre. His contemporaries—Ernest Hemingway, Virginia Woolf, and F. Scott Fitzgerald—all professed strong admiration for his writing, and author John O'Hara directly attributed his understanding of dialogue to him.
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