The Bicyclers and Three Other Farces

The biography highlights John Kendrick Bangs' multifaceted career as an author, humorist, and editor, emphasizing his early life in Yonkers, New York. After studying at Columbia College, where he served as editor of the literary magazine, he briefly attended law school before transitioning to a role as Associate Editor of Life. During his tenure there, he produced numerous articles and poems, marking the beginning of his literary contributions. Bangs' background and experiences shaped his distinctive voice in American humor and satire.