A House-Boat on the Styx

Language: EnglishPublished: May 1, 2001

Subjects:

Household employees Fiction Houseboats Dead

Bookshelves:

Fiction Literature Humour Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Humor

Authors:

Bangs, John Kendrick
1862 - 1922

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About this book

In an era when the boundaries between life and death were often debated, "A House-Boat on the Styx" by John Kendrick Bangs offers a satirical exploration of the afterlife. This comedic novel features Charon, the legendary Ferryman of the Styx, who finds himself hosting an eccentric gathering of historical figures aboard a houseboat. Through witty dialogue and absurd scenarios, Bangs cleverly critiques societal norms and the human condition, all while weaving in themes of mortality and the absurdity of existence. Ideal for students of literature and civic activists alike, this work invites readers to reflect on the nature of life, death, and the choices that define us. Dive into this whimsical journey that challenges conventional perspectives on the afterlife.