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Mr. Munchausen is a novel by John Kendrick Bangs, written in the style that has become known as Bangsian fantasy. It is the fourth book of Bangs' Associated Shades series.

Reproduction of the original: Mr. Munchausen by John Kendrick Bangs

In order that there may be no misunderstanding as to the why and the wherefore of this collection of tales it appears to me to be desirable that I should at the outset state my reasons for acting as the medium between the spirit of the late Baron Munchausen and the reading public... Read Full Overview

""Mr. Munchausen"" is a satirical novel by American author John Kendrick Bangs, published in 1901. The book is a continuation of the adventures of the famous literary character Baron Munchausen, who was known for his outrageous and impossible tales. In this book, the late Baron... Read Full Overview

Mr. Munchausen. Being a true account of some of the recent adventures beyond the Styx of the late Hieronymus Carl Friedrich, sometime Baron Munchausen of Bodenwerder (1901). This book, "Mr. Munchausen", by Bangs John Kendrick, is a replication of a book originally published before... Read Full Overview

John Kendrick Bangs (May 27, 1862 - January 21, 1922) was an American author, humorist, editor and satirist. He was born in Yonkers, New York. His father Francis N. Bangs was a lawyer in New York City, as was his brother, Francis S. Bangs. He went to Columbia College from 1880... Read Full Overview

In this whimsical work of fiction, John Kendrick Bangs introduces readers to the late Mr. Munchausen and his incredible adventures beyond the world of the living. Filled with humor and imagination, this book is a delightful read for anyone looking for a lighthearted escape... Read Full Overview

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In Baron Munchausen, John Kendrick Bangs adds his own humorous twist to the legendary tales of Baron Munchausen, the notorious teller of tall tales. In this version, the Baron embarks on new, absurd adventures filled with exaggerated exploits, wit, and satire. Bangs' retelling... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview