The Road to Miltown: Or Under the Spreading Atrophy is a humorous and satirical novel written by Sidney Joseph Perelman. The book follows the misadventures of a young man named Alexander Hero, who sets out on a journey to the fictional town of Miltown in search of a cure for his father's mysterious illness. Along the way, Alexander encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including a mad scientist, a group of militant vegetarians, and a band of traveling actors. The book is filled with witty wordplay, absurd situations, ...
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The Road to Miltown: Or Under the Spreading Atrophy is a humorous and satirical novel written by Sidney Joseph Perelman. The book follows the misadventures of a young man named Alexander Hero, who sets out on a journey to the fictional town of Miltown in search of a cure for his father's mysterious illness. Along the way, Alexander encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including a mad scientist, a group of militant vegetarians, and a band of traveling actors. The book is filled with witty wordplay, absurd situations, and biting social commentary. Through Alexander's experiences, Perelman explores themes of conformity, consumerism, and the dehumanizing effects of modern society. The novel is set in the early 20th century and reflects the cultural and political climate of the time. Overall, The Road to Miltown is a clever and entertaining work of satire that offers a unique perspective on the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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