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Ghosts I Have Met and Some Others
John Kendrick Bangs
出版DigiCat, 2022-08-15
主題Fiction / General
ISBNEAN:8596547176930
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=h4uCEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋In 'Ghosts I Have Met and Some Others,' John Kendrick Bangs skilfully navigates the realms of the supernatural with a dexterous blend of whimsy and satire. Presenting a series of encounters that are at once bizarre and comical, Bangs punctures the pomposity of ghost stories with a wit as sharp as Occam's razor. This collection of tales is distinguished by its inventive playfulness, which is a hallmark of Bangs' contributions to the genre of literary nonsense. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Americana, these narratives invite readers to reconsider the spectral not with terror, but with a smile, as Bangs masterfully subverts gothic tropes and infuses them with his signature humor. John Kendrick Bangs (1862-1922) was a prolific American author, editor, and satirist, renowned for his light-hearted approach to what he termed 'Bangsian fantasy' - a genre which explores the afterlife with amusement rather than dread. This particular work is a reflection of Bangs' sharp intellect and his fascination with the afterworld, a subject he often explored with levity and irreverence. His literary output is motivated by the desire to entertain and satirize the sometimes overly serious works of his contemporaries, and 'Ghosts I Have Met and Some Others' remains emblematic of his offbeat literary ethos. This reissued edition by DigiCat Publishing is a testament to the enduring charm of John Kendrick Bangs' work and is a must-read for admirers of classic ghost stories and enthusiasts of fantastical satire. It offers an accessible entry point for those unacquainted with Bangsian humor and a delightful revisitation for longstanding fans. In an age saturated with solemn and often formulaic takes on the paranormal, Bangs' dispatches from the world of spirits provide a refreshing and thought-provoking departure, one that avid readers and scholars of American literature will find both intellectually satisfying and gleefully entertaining.