Ellis Parker Butler (1869–1937) was a prolific American author, known for his lighthearted and humorous style, which charmed readers throughout the early 20th century. He penned more than thirty books and over 2,200 stories and essays. Butler's most celebrated work, 'Pigs is Pigs' (1906), exemplifies his deft use of comedic absurdity and remains a classic in American literature. Born in Muscatine,...