The Fable of The Preacher Who Flew His Kite, But Not Because He Wished To Do So

by George Ade

The Fable of the Preacher Who Flew His Kite, But Not Because He Wished to Do So by George Ade

Genres: Short Stories

Unknown Binding

About the author

George Ade (February 9, 1866 – May 16, 1944) was an American writer, newspaper columnist, and playwright.

Ade's literary reputation rests upon his achievements as a great humorist of American character during an important era in American history: the first large wave of migration from the countryside to burgeoning cities like Chicago, where, in fact, Ade produced his best fiction. He was a practicing realist during the Age of (William Dean) Howells and a local colorist of Chicago and the Midwest. His work constitutes a vast comedy of Midwestern manners and, indeed, a comedy of late 19th-century American manners. In 1915, Sir Walter Raleigh, Oxford professor and man of letters, while on a lecture tour in America, called George Ade "the greatest living American writer."

(wikipedia)

Reviews

[K. Anna Kraft · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have arranged my takeaway thoughts into a haiku:

"Some would rather toil,
Thinking struggle equates worth,
Than hear plain English."

[Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great story about a preacher whose congregation gets tired of hearing his easily understood, relevant and practical sermons.
When they consider firing him he decides to astound them by quoting famous people, lofty ideas and even invents a few "obscure" wise men whom the congregation have naturally never heard of. This works and the congregation loves it so much they even give him a raise.
This story points to our own fickleness and is an indictment against Christians regarding their ability to receive a sermon. Are we looking to be impressed or to learn?

[Steph · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another story that frames the life lesson that we must all be wary of the power of bullsh*t and embellishment.

[Lewis · Rating 2 out of 5]

Seems a bit elitist.

[_ tara_bauer_ · Rating 1 out of 5]

Maybe I just dislike short stories…

[A · Rating 2 out of 5]

"Moral? Give the people what they think they want"

Listened to audio version: https://open.spotify.com/album/4fMvO4...

[Stephanie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Short Story of the Day 8-12-26
Irreverent and the Style was annoying, too. Too many Capital Letters for apparently no Good Reason.

[Juuso Kilpeläinen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Laitoin taustalle Johnny "J:n" biittejä Big Syken Be Yo' Self -albumilta ja voin sanoa, että tämä kuulostaisi todella hyvältä räpättynä.

[يوسف عبداللطيف · Rating 4 out of 5]

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