John Kendrick Bangs 
Half-Hours with the Idiot 

Part of John Kendrick Bangs’ beloved Idiot series, based around the exaggerated exploits of the eponymous antihero, this collection features the Idiot’s opinions on a number of diverse topics, including women, taxation, and international diplomacy. As always, the Idiot’s silly soliloquies are packed with equal parts ridiculous fallacy and sly wit.