"The Idiot at Home" by John Kendrick Bangs is a comedic story about a man, known as the Idiot, as he clumsily goes through life as a husband and father in his suburban home. The story looks at the funny parts of daily life and the misunderstandings that can happen within a family, starting with a breakfast where the Idiot decides to throw a dinner party for old friends. The family's interactions are filled with jokes as the Idiot, both proud and clueless, talks about raising his kids and the odd things about their home, making it clear that the family is loving, even though the Idiot's strange views often lead to funny mistakes and conversations that make the book fun and cheerful, while the family playfully navigates life’s unpredictable moments.

The Idiot at Home
By John Kendrick Bangs
A well-intentioned but hilariously inept husband creates chaotic family moments as he tries to manage his home life.
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About the AuthorJohn Kendrick Bangs was an American writer, humorist, editor and satirist.
John Kendrick Bangs was an American writer, humorist, editor and satirist.
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