A collection of 10 short stories about the son of Sherlock Holmes and grandson of Raffles.

Raffles Holmes possesses all of the detection skills of his father, Sherlock—with none of the responsibilityRaffles Holmes comes from impressive stock, with both larceny and detection in his blood in equal measure. He's the son of the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, and the grandson of gentleman criminal A. J. Raffles. No wonder he's so conflicted between the desire to solve crimes and the urge to make sure the rich get their deserved comeuppance. Yet there is...

The Pursuit of the House-Boat is an 1897 novel by John Kendrick Bangs, and the second one to feature his Associated Shades take on the afterlife.The original full title was The Pursuit of the House-Boat: Being Some Further Account of the Divers Doings of the Associated Shades, Under the Leadership of Sherlock Holmes, Esq. a...

In "The Idiot at Home," John Kendrick Bangs employs his signature wit and humor to explore the absurdities of domestic life through the character of a well-meaning but hopelessly inept protagonist. The book, presented in a series of vignettes, satirically examines the trials and tribulations of a household filled with unconventional situations and eccentric characters. Bangs' literary style is characterized by his clever use of dialogue and clever narrative twists, echoing the comic tradit...

In "The Pursuit of the House-Boat," John Kendrick Bangs invites readers on an uproarious journey through the waterways of fictionalized America, where a humorous interplay of characters and situations unfolds aboard a houseboat. Blending elements of satire, fantasy, and early science fiction, Bangs constructs an imaginative narrative that reflects the excesses and absurdities of society during the late 19th century. The novel's whimsical prose is punctuated by lively dialogue and a cast of...

In "Half-Hours with the Idiot," John Kendrick Bangs crafts a whimsical exploration of absurdity and humor through a series of playful essays and sketches that illuminate the quirks of human nature. The narrative weaves a tapestry of wit, utilizing irony and satire to engage with social conventions and philosophical musings of the late 19th century. This collection reflects the literary context of the period, characterized by a burgeoning interest in combining comedy with commentary and a d...

John Kendrick Bangs' "The Idiot" is a satirical exploration of human folly, presented through the misadventures of its hapless protagonist. With its distinctive blend of humor and social commentary, the novel employs a sharp wit and absurd situations that deftly highlight the contradictions and irrationalities of society during the late 19th century. Bangs'Äô literary style is characterized by playful language and a flamboyant narrative voice, capturing the essence of a world rife with idi...

In "Paste Jewels," John Kendrick Bangs crafts a whimsical yet incisive exploration of human vices and virtues through a collection of short stories. Using his signature blend of satire and wit, Bangs delves into the lives of his vividly drawn characters, each representing various facets of society's moral landscape. The literary style is characterized by playful language and sharp dialogue, reminiscent of the literary tradition of the late 19th century, which straddles realism and the fant...

In "The Booming of Acre Hill, and Other Reminiscences of Urban and Suburban Life," John Kendrick Bangs employs his signature wit and comedic style to explore the complexities of urban and suburban existence in the late 19th century. This collection of essays and sketches offers a satirical yet poignant commentary on the social changes of the time, blending humor with keen observations of human nature. Bangs's lively narrative captures the essence of a rapidly evolving American landscape, r...

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John Kendrick Bangs (1862-1922) was an American writer and satirist who worked on several well known publications in America, including In 1888 Bangs left Life to work at Harper's Magazine, Harper's Bazaar and Harper's Young People. From 1889 to 1900 he held the title of Editor of the Departments of Humor for all three Harper's magazines and from 1899 to 1901 served as active editor of Harper's Weekly. Napoleon was unquestionably the most influential man of the 19th century, leaving an ind...

The late nineteenth century American humorist John Kendrick Bangs was an inventive satirical writer, who inspired the genre of Bangsian fantasy. Famous works like ‘A House-Boat on the Styx’ employed a fantastical premise, involving the use of famous literary or historical individuals and their interactions in the Afterlife. In the popular magazines ‘Puck’ and ‘Life’, Bangs created numerous hilarious characters, including Jimmieboy, the Idiot, Alice in Blunderland, the Unwiseman and a popul...