The Idiot at Home

Name: The Idiot at Home
Author: John Kendrick Bangs

By John Kendrick Bangs

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A collection of comic domestic sketches voiced by a genial, scatterbrained narrator who recounts household misadventures with his wife, two children, servants, and neighbors. Episodes range from bungled dinners, library and attic troubles, and gardening to concerns about hired help, holiday rituals, and minor burglaries, each told with dry irony and farcical detail. The pieces gently satirize middle-class routines and parental confusion, tracking how good intentions collide with practical absurdities and revealing humor in ordinary domestic incompetence.

About the Author

John Kendrick Bangs

John Kendrick Bangs was an American author and humorist known for his satirical and whimsical writing style. He gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contributing significantly to the genre of comic fiction. His notable works include "A House-Boat on the Styx," a humorous take on the afterlife, and "Alice in Blunderland: An Iridescent Dream," which parodies Lewis Carroll's classic. Bangs' writings often blend fantasy with social commentary, showcasing his keen wit and imaginative storytelling. He also wrote essays and short stories, leaving a lasting impact on American literary humor.