Andiron Tales (1906)

Andiron Tales is a collection of humorous short stories written by American author John Kendrick Bangs and published in 1906. The book contains a total of 18 tales, each of which is centered around a different andiron, a decorative metal support for logs in a fireplace. The stories are told from the perspective of the andirons themselves, with each one having its own unique personality and voice. The tales are filled with witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and absurd situations that poke fun at various aspects of society and human behavior.Some of the stories in the collection include ""The Andiron's Education"", in which an andiron learns about the world through overhearing conversations in a wealthy family's home, and ""The Andiron's Philosophy"", in which an andiron muses on the meaning of life and the nature of existence.Other stories in the book feature characters such as a talking parrot, a mischievous ghost, and a group of bickering household objects. Throughout the collection, Bangs employs a lighthearted and whimsical tone that makes for an enjoyable and entertaining read.Overall, Andiron Tales is a charming and witty collection of stories that showcases Bangs' talent for humor and satire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.