John Kendrick Bangs
John Kendrick Bangs was an American writer, humorist, editor and satirist.
Andiron Tales
When fireplace fixtures come alive, a young boy is whisked away on a journey through a universe only his imagination could conjure.
By John Kendrick Bangs
Ghosts I Have Met and Some Others
Prepare for strange and light-hearted encounters with unusual guests from beyond the grave when a skeptical author starts casually offering cigars to the spectres haunting his home.
By John Kendrick Bangs
Mr. Munchausen Being a True Account of Some of the Recent Adventures beyond the Styx of the Late Hieronymus Carl Friedrich, Sometime Baron Munchausen of Bodenwerder
Embark on a series of ridiculously unbelievable escapades with a legendary character as he hilariously recounts his larger-than-life exploits from beyond the grave.
By John Kendrick Bangs
A House-Boat on the Styx
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.
By John Kendrick Bangs
The Inventions of the Idiot
In a world turned upside down by wit and whimsy, a boarding house resident shares his nonsensical inventions and unique view of society.
By John Kendrick Bangs
The Pursuit of the House-Boat
After a notorious pirate steals their beloved house-boat and its female inhabitants, a club of deceased literary figures embarks on a wild goose chase to reclaim what was lost with the help of an unlikely detective.
By John Kendrick Bangs
Mollie and the Unwiseman
A little girl and her dolls set out on a quest to help a shepherdess find her lost sheep, guided by a whimsical character whose nonsensical advice leads to hilarious adventures.
By John Kendrick Bangs
Mrs. Raffles: Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman
A down-on-his-luck crook finds a surprising new partner in the widow of an old friend, diving headfirst into a world of crime with a smile and a plan.
By John Kendrick Bangs
The Pursuit of the House-Boat Being Some Further Account of the Divers Doings of the Associated Shades, under the Leadership of Sherlock Holmes, Esq.
When a notorious pirate absconds with their beloved House-boat and several prominent women, a team of famous literary figures must embark on a ridiculous quest to reclaim what was lost.
By John Kendrick Bangs
Jack and the Check Book
A young boy's life turns upside down when a handful of beans leads him to a world of giants, riches, and a checkbook that can make any dream a reality.
By John Kendrick Bangs
Mollie and the Unwiseman Abroad
Get ready for laughter as a young girl, her doll, and a quirky old man stumble their way through Europe, turning ordinary travel into extraordinary escapades.
By John Kendrick Bangs
Peeps at People Being Certain Papers from the Writings of Anne Warrington Witherup
Embark on a side-splitting journey with a determined interviewer as she awkwardly pokes fun at the quirks and oddities of prominent figures.
By John Kendrick Bangs
The Water Ghost and Others
A water-logged spirit returns each year to wreak havoc, leading a homeowner on a quest filled with comical disasters and spectral revelations.
By John Kendrick Bangs
In Camp With A Tin Soldier
A young boy's curiosity leads him into a painting where he joins a tin soldier colonel to capture a mischievous creature, resulting in a fantastical and humorous adventure.
By John Kendrick Bangs
Toppleton's Client; Or, A Spirit in Exile
A clueless lawyer finds himself entangled in a bizarre case when a disembodied spirit asks for his help to reclaim his stolen body.
By John Kendrick Bangs
The Dreamers: A Club
** Join a group of oddball friends in their quest for literary greatness as they dine on dream-inducing foods and spin hilarious yarns inspired by their wildest imaginations.
By John Kendrick Bangs
Alice in Blunderland: An Iridescent Dream
A young girl tumbles into a city where the government controls everything, making everyday life a bizarre and amusing experience.
By John Kendrick Bangs
Coffee and Repartee
In a boarding house filled with eccentric men, a supposed fool unleashes a surprising fountain of wisdom through hilarious breakfast table exchanges.
By John Kendrick Bangs
The Idiot at Home
A well-intentioned but hilariously inept husband creates chaotic family moments as he tries to manage his home life.
By John Kendrick Bangs
Mr. Bonaparte of Corsica
Witness the making of a legend as a confident young Corsican boy's early life hints at the military genius he is destined to become.
By John Kendrick Bangs