George Ade's "Fables in Slang"
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1928 23 "Fables in Slang" comic strips by George Ade. Many signed "Art Helfant." Unknown source.
I have enjoyed books of George Ade's fables. Those were text narratives. These cartoons are fun. They involve gentle social critique. Online commentators note that they present vernacular rather than slang. Ade was an accomplished playwright. Apparently these cartoon strip fables were syndicated nationally. I include them as a strong example of a popular use of the word "fable." Besides, they have their own charm!
Beauty by the Dollar
Effects of Travel
Gertie's Husband
Gown and Bill
House of Dreams
In the Parlor
Just Art
Light That Failed
Lonely Hearth
Love in the Mails
Love's Old Dream
Modest Willie
Piker's Delight
Reformer
Self-Popular Guy
Social Lion
Student Life
Traveler
Two Husbands
Under Cover
Under New Management
Unfortunate Millionaire
Versatility
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