
Other Books of OLIVER HERFORD
NEITHER HERE NOR THERE
THE SECRET
OUR LEISURE CLASS
CONCERNING REVOLVING DOORS.
BOLSHEVISM FOR BABIES
THE TUTTI-FRUTTI TREE
THOSE BILL-BOARDS
THE LURE OF THE “AD”
LOOK BEFORE SHE LEAPS
A lively collection of razor‑sharp sketches, this book roams from the absurdities of fashion to the quirks of everyday culture with a mischievous wit that feels both timeless and freshly pointed. In pieces like “The Secret” and “Bolshevism for Babies,” the author turns familiar myths and modern conveniences into playgrounds for satire, lampooning everything from celebrity worship to the endless chase of new trends. The humor is clever without ever becoming mean‑spirited, inviting listeners to grin at the pretensions that shape our lives while quietly questioning what we truly value.
The essays unfold like a witty conversation with a friend who knows just enough history to toss in a Roman bath or a 16th‑century Italian fable for flavor. Whether riffing on revolving doors, the cost of a pyramid, or the secret habits of fashionistas, each piece feels self‑contained yet part of a larger, delightfully irreverent mosaic. It’s perfect for anyone who enjoys sharp observation wrapped in playful prose.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (122K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2017-12-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1863–1935
Best remembered for his quick wit and playful nonsense, this Anglo-American writer and illustrator delighted readers with clever verse, sharp little sayings, and charming drawings. His work moves easily between children's literature and sophisticated magazine humor, making him a fun discovery for listeners of all ages.
View all books
by Oliver Herford

by Oliver Herford

by Oliver Herford, John Cecil Clay

by Curtis Dunham, Oliver Herford

by Oliver Herford

by Oliver Herford

by Oliver Herford

by Oliver Herford, Ethel Watts Mumford Grant, Addison Mizner