Description

A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago is a collection of newspaper columns written by Ben Hecht, a Chicago journalist, during the 1920s. The columns offer a vivid and often humorous portrayal of life in Chicago during that time, covering topics ranging from crime and politics to sports and entertainment. Hecht's writing style is witty and irreverent, and he uses a mix of satire, irony, and social commentary to explore the complexities of urban life. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and social milieu of Chicago during the Jazz Age, and captures the energy and vibrancy of a city in the midst of rapid change. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Chicago, or in the development of American journalism and literature during the early 20th century.Sherwood Anderson, the writer, and I were eating lunch in the back room of a saloon. Against the opposite wall sat a red-faced little man with an elaborate mustache and a bald head and a happy grin. He sat alone at a tilted round table and played with a plate of soup.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.