La gran ciudad: De cómo mi señora y yo fuimos a Nueva York a vivir la vida y a conseguirle un marido a Katie

Por Ring Lardner y Toni Montesinos Gilbert

La gran ciudad es una aventura urbana en la América de la Ley Seca. Pero, lejos de centrar la acción alrededor del whisky clandestino (o, vaya, no más allá de las copas estrictamente necesarias para que los personajes se lo pasen medianamente bien de vez en cuando), Lardner recrea la historia de una heredera rural, Kate, modestamente acomodada, cuya hermana mayor, Ella, se empeña en casarla con un rico, cueste lo que cueste. Así, ambas hermanas, acompañadas por Tom, el cuñado, se trasladan desde el pueblecito de Indiana donde vivían hasta la Nueva York de entreguerras con un objetivo claro que nace de un deseo oscuro. El primero, encontrarle a Kate ese panoli con los bolsillos repletos y la cabeza hueca; y el segundo vivir la vida de una vez por todas. Por el camino, no obstante, se encontrarán con un elenco de personajes, cada cual más pintoresco que el anterior, que los mezclarán en una serie de situaciones, desenfrenadas y de dudosa moral, muy propias de la Gran Manzana de la época.

• Idioma: Español
• Editorial: La Fuga Ediciones
• Fecha de lanzamiento: 18 ene 2021
• ISBN: 9788412310702

Ring Lardner

Ring Lardner, born on March 6, 1885, in Niles, Michigan, was an American sports columnist, short story writer, and humorist whose sharp wit and keen observations left an indelible mark on American literature. Lardner's career began in journalism, where his incisive sports writing gained him widespread acclaim. However, it was his transition to fiction that cemented his legacy. Lardner's stories often explored the lives of ordinary Americans, capturing the vernacular and idiosyncrasies of his characters with unparalleled authenticity. His most famous works, such as "You Know Me Al," a series of letters from a naive baseball player, showcased his ability to blend humor with poignant social commentary. Lardner's writing style, characterized by its colloquial language and satirical edge, influenced a generation of writers, including F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway, who admired his unflinching portrayal of human folly. Despite his success, Lardner's career was not without controversy. His biting critiques of American society and the sports world often ruffled feathers, and his satirical approach sometimes led to misunderstandings about his intentions. Nevertheless, his work remains a testament to his revolutionary ideas about the intersection of sports, culture, and identity. Lardner's influence extended beyond literature; he was a pioneer in using the American vernacular in fiction, paving the way for future writers to explore the richness of everyday speech. His legacy endures as a master storyteller who captured the essence of early 20th-century America with humor, empathy, and a critical eye. Ring Lardner passed away on September 25, 1933, but his contributions to American literature continue to resonate with readers and writers alike.

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