You Know Me Al: A Busher's Letters by Ring Lardner

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Adapter Lardner, Ring, 1885-1933
LoC No. 16015595
Title You Know Me Al: A Busher's Letters
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Summary "You Know Me Al: A Busher's Letters" by Ring W. Lardner is a collection of fictional letters, written in the early 20th century, that capture the ups and downs of a young aspiring baseball player named Jack Keefe. The letters detail his experiences in professional baseball, illustrating his journey from the minor leagues in Terre Haute to the big leagues with the Chicago White Sox, along with the challenges he faces both on and off the field, including personal relationships and ambitions. The beginning of the book introduces Jack as he writes to his friend Al, sharing news of his recent signing with the White Sox. His excitement is tempered by the realization of leaving his small-town life behind, as he navigates the complexities of major league baseball, salary negotiations, and the pressures of performance. Throughout the opening letters, Jack's humorous and honest voice draws readers into his life as a “busher,” while reflecting on his pride, anxiety, and relationships with fellow players and those back home. The letters set a light-hearted, yet poignant tone as they explore themes of aspiration, friendship, and the often stark contrasts between dreams and reality in the world of sports. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Humorous stories
Subject Epistolary fiction
Subject Baseball players -- Fiction
Subject Baseball stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 52670
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 30, 2016
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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