{ "item_title" : "The Plot That Failed", "item_author" : [" John Kendrick Bangs", "C. Dana Gibson "], "item_description" : "The Plot That Failed is a political satire novel written by American author John Kendrick Bangs. The book is set in the fictional European country of Graustark, where a group of revolutionaries plot to overthrow the government and establish a new regime. However, their plans are constantly foiled by a bumbling detective and a series of comical misunderstandings.The main character of the book is the leader of the revolutionaries, a man named Paul Anthony. He is a charismatic and passionate speaker who is determined to bring about change in Graustark. However, he is also prone to making rash decisions and underestimating his opponents.The book is filled with humorous dialogue and slapstick humor, as the revolutionaries try to carry out their plans while avoiding detection by the authorities. Along the way, they encounter a cast of eccentric characters, including a wealthy American tourist and a group of bumbling policemen.Despite their best efforts, the revolutionaries are ultimately unsuccessful in their plot, and the book ends with them being arrested and sent to prison. However, the book's message is not one of defeat, but rather a commentary on the futility of political extremism and the importance of compromise and cooperation in achieving meaningful change.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Booming of Acre Hill and Other Reminiscences of Urban and Suburban Life, by John Kendrick Bangs. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417915137.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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/285/207/1162852070_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "17.95", "online_price" : "17.95", "our_price" : "17.95", "club_price" : "17.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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