Cobwebs from a Library Corner

John Kendrick Bangs (1862–1922) was an American author, humorist, editor, and satirist, best known for his creation of the 'Bangsian' genre of fantasy literature which situates famous literary characters in the afterlife. Born and raised in Yonkers, New York, Bangs attended Columbia College (now Columbia University) where he earned a Bachelor of Philosophy degree. His early career saw him in vario...