The laughter of Toffee by Henry Farrell
"The Laughter of Toffee" by Charles F. Myers is a comedic novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story follows Marc Pillsworth, a businessman whose day takes a surreal turn after he inadvertently ingests a miracle elixir, leading him into a whirlwind of chaos involving jealousy, misunderstandings, and encounters with eccentric characters. The chaotic spring day turns into a madcap journey that finds Marc grappling with an unexpected and troublesome predicament
involving his wife and a portrait artist. At the start of the novel, Marc is depicted as a downcast businessman, burdened by feelings of jealousy toward his wife's outing with the charismatic artist, Mario. As he navigates the city, Marc's situation takes a bizarre twist when he interacts with a series of quirky characters, including a bumbling druggist and an illicit postcard salesman. The introduction hints at the unfolding absurdities as Marc finds himself unable to escape the chaos sparked by Toffee, a manifestation of his subconscious desires. As he grapples with increasing complications, including his newfound "X-ray eyes," the stage is set for a zany and unpredictable adventure, blending elements of fantasy with humor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Farrell, Henry, 1920-2006 |
|---|---|
| Title | The laughter of Toffee |
| Series Title | Toffee |
| Series Title | Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy October 1954 |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Subject | Subconsciousness -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66014 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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