You Know Me Al (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169251458)

""You Know Me Al"" is a collection of short stories by Ring Lardner, originally published in 1916. The book is written in the form of letters from a fictional baseball player named Jack Keefe to his friend Al. Through the letters, Keefe shares his experiences and observations about life as a professional athlete, including the ups and downs of fame, fortune, and relationships. The stories are humorous and satirical, poking fun at the world of baseball and the larger society in which it exists. Despite the book's age, its themes of ambition, disillusionment, and the struggle to find meaning in life remain relevant today. Overall, ""You Know Me Al"" is a classic work of American literature that offers a witty and insightful look into the world of sports and the human condition.I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be surprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here. I was pretty mad when Comiskey give me my release, because I didn't think I had been given a fair show by Callahan. I don't think so yet Al and I never will but Bill Sullivan the old White Sox catcher talked to me and told me not to pull no boner by refuseing to go where they sent me. He says You're only hurting yourself.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ring Jr. Lardner
ISBN-10: 1169251455
ISBN-13: 9781169251458
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 122
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.31d