More Than Somewhat by Damon Runyon
This volume contains a collection of Damon Runyon's often simultaneously hilarious, sentimental, and horrifying short stories. Full of memorable characters and masterfully composed narrative, these short stories constitute a wonderful addition to any personal library, and are not to be missed by discerning collectors of Runyon's work. The stories contained herein include: Beach of Promise, Romance in the Roaring Forties, Dream Street Rose, The Old Doll's House, Blood Pressure, The Bloodhounds of Broadway, Tobias the Terrible, The Snatching of Bookie Bob, The Lily of St. Pierre, Earthquake, and more. Alfred Damon Runyon (1880 1946) was an American newspaperman and author, best remembered for his short stories about the world of Broadway in New York City that resulted from the Prohibition era. This volume is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.Alfred Damon Runyon (1880-1946) was a New York City-based American journalist and short story writer. During the Prohibition era, he is most renowned for his witty depictions of nefarious and hedonistic individuals. To give his characters life and realism, he uses a lot of colorful slang in his work. His work influenced modern Broadway productions such as Guys and Dolls.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781409792314 |
| ISBN 10 | 1409792315 |
| Title | More Than Somewhat |
| Author | Damon Runyon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Read Books |
| Year published | 2008-07-02 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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