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Tales of the Long Bow: Available Copies

Good condition. Poor dust jacket. (english literature, short stories) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Tales Of The Long Bow

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Paperback. Tales of the long bow explores the fine line between absurdity and truth by presenting exaggerated acts as vehicles for social critique. The collection uses humor and improbable scenarios to reveal deeper tensions beneath the surface of ordinary life, challenging what society accepts as reasonable or respectable. The stories reflect on how eccentricity can become a form of protest, undermining the rigid expectations imposed by social norms. Through characters who act out whims with unwavering seriousness, the work questions the boundaries between logic and madness, satire and sincerity. The narrative style is playful yet pointed, revealing how rebellion can take the form of quiet defiance rather than overt revolution. The tales examine how society reacts to deviation, and how acts that seem ridiculous often expose hypocrisy or cowardice. The stories emphasize the courage required to appear foolish and the intelligence behind acts of apparent nonsense. Ultimately, the book champions individuality as a vital force in a world obsessed with conformity. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

219 pp., hardcover, fine in a very good dust jacket. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

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Published as part of The New World Chesterton. Light shelf wear to the book; a bit more to the priced jacket which shows some short closed tears and a split along the front edge. Every effort is made to ship all books and other items within 24 hours. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. An online bookseller with a bookshop sensibility!

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Paperback. "Tales of the Long Bow" is a brilliant collection of interconnected stories by G. K. Chesterton that masterfully blends satire, social commentary, and the whimsical logic of the paradox. Set against the backdrop of an increasingly bureaucratic and industrial society, the narrative follows a group of friends-the League of the Long Bow-who decide to take various proverbial and impossible sayings literally. From "setting the Thames on fire" to "making a silk purse out of a sow's ear," these characters embark on a series of eccentric crusades that challenge the conventions of modern life.At its heart, the work is a celebratory defense of the individual, the local, and the traditional against the encroachment of cold rationalism and political corruption. Chesterton uses his signature wit and linguistic flair to champion his social philosophy while maintaining a lighthearted, almost detective-like storytelling pace. These tales serve not only as entertainment but as a profound exploration of human freedom and the joy of the improbable. Readers will find in "Tales of the Long Bow" a vibrant example of Chesterton's unique ability to find the extraordinary within the ordinary, making it a timeless piece of early 20th-century literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

1968. Reprinted. 191 pages. No dust jacket. Beige cloth boards with gilt lettering. Clean pages with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is darkened. Visible wear marks to boards.

New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000

New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Good condition. Good dust jacket. Stamped on pastedown. (Vintage mystery and adventure, mystery, adventure, short story collection, eccentrics, eccentricities, fantasy)

Covers are rubbed on the spine.