Fables in Slang

Fables in Slang is a collection of works by American humorist George Ade, published in 1899. Ade, a playwright and humorist, used his Fables to convey the wisdom gained by a country boy experiencing city life.1

Fables, in general, are traditional stories intended to teach a moral or a basic truth about life. They often use specific examples of behavior to illustrate a general principle of conduct. While the term "fable" can also refer to a fabricated story or a myth, Ade's work specifically uses the fable form to comment on societal observations. The fables in Ade's collection are noted for using vernacular language rather than extensive slang.231