The Day of the Dog

by George Barr McCutcheon

Overview

George Barr McCutcheon (1866-1928) was an American novelist and playwright. McCutcheon became famous for his Graustark series set in Eastern Europe. He disliked being categorized as a romantic and preferred being known for his plays. The Day of the Dog is the story of a man, a woman, and a dog. The couple first met when trapped in the loft of a barn by a huge bulldog. The Day of the Dog is a short amusing novel just right for an afternoon by the fire.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543081800
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	02/14/2017
Pages:	52
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.11(d)

About the Author

George Barr McCutcheon (July 26, 1866 - October 23, 1928) was an American popular novelist and playwright. His best known works include the series of novels set in Graustark, a fictional East European country, and the novel Brewster's Millions, which was adapted into a play and several films.McCutcheon was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. His father, despite his own lack of formal education, stressed the value of literature and encouraged his sons to write. During McCutcheon's childhood, his father had a number of jobs that required travel around the county. McCutcheon studied at Purdue University and was a roommate of future humorist George Ade. During his college years, he was editor of the Lafayette Daily Courier and wrote a serial novel of satire about Wabash River life.