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The Best of Simple: StoriesLangston Hughes's stories about Jesse B. Semple first composed for a weekly column in the Chicago Defender and then collected in Simple Speaks His Mind, Simple Takes a Wife, and Simple Stakes a Claim have been read and loved by hundreds of thousands of readers. In The Best of Simple, the author picked his favorites from these earlier volumes, stories that not only have proved popular but are now part of a great and growing literary tradition. Simple
Langston Hughes's stories about Jesse B. Semple--first composed for a weekly column in the Chicago Defender and then collected in Simple Speaks His Mind, Simple Takes a Wife, and Simple Stakes a Claim--have been read and loved by hundreds of thousands of readers. In The Best of Simple, the author picked his favorites from these earlier volumes, stories that not only have proved popular but are now part of a great and growing literary tradition.
Simple might be considered an Everyman for black Americans. Hughes himself wrote: ...these tales are about a great many people--although they are stories about no specific persons as such. But it is impossible to live in Harlem and not know at least a hundred Simples, fifty Joyces, twenty-five Zaritas, and several Cousin Minnies--or reasonable facsimiles thereof. As Arnold Rampersad has written, Simple is one of the most memorable and winning characters in the annals of American literature, justly regarded as one of Hughes's most inspired creations. Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri, went to Cleveland, Ohio, lived for a number of years in Chicago, and long resided in New York City's Harlem. He graduated form Lincoln University in 1929 and was awarded an honorary Litt. D. in 1943. He was perhaps best known as a poet and the creator of Simple, but he also wrote novels, biography, history, plays (several of them Broadway hits), and children's books, and he edited several anthologies. Mr. Hughes died in 1967.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Hill & Wang
Published: 09/28/1990
ISBN: 9780374521332
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.20w x 0.80d
Review Citations: Entertainment Weekly 03/21/2014 pg. 41
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★★★★★ 5
WORTH EVERY PENNY
Style: S-Level 2, Style: S-Level 2
I’m really happy with this interactive dog treat puzzle. It keeps my dog engaged, challenged, and excited, especially when he needs something to help burn off mental energy. The compartments are easy to fill with treats, and it was fun watching him figure out how to move everything around to get the rewards.
It seems well made and has held up nicely so far. I also like that it slows him down a bit and gives him something productive to focus on. This is a great option for keeping dogs entertained, reducing boredom, and giving them a little mental workout.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this to other dog owners looking for a fun and stimulating treat toy.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2026
★★★★★ 5
My Dog Likes It… But My Cat LOVES It!
Style: S-Level 2
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I originally bought this puzzle feeder for my dog, but surprisingly, my cat became obsessed with it! She has been using it since she was very young and figured it out incredibly fast.
I love that it turns treat time into a fun mental challenge. Instead of simply giving treats between meals, it encourages problem-solving, movement, and natural foraging behaviors. It’s a great way to provide enrichment, keep them entertained, and stimulate their minds while rewarding them at the same time.
The different compartments and sliding pieces keep things interesting, and it’s been durable enough to handle daily use. Watching my pets learn and interact with it is honestly one of my favorite things.
If you’re looking for a way to keep your dog or cat mentally engaged while offering treats in moderation, I highly recommend it!
🐾 A great enrichment toy that makes snack time more rewarding and interactive.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Durable interactive fun for You and your Dog
Style: S-Level 2
It’s it’s an interactive toy if your dog isn’t lazy like my little boy. He likes to play, but he wants me to show him where everything is. It’s very doable because he’s rough and tough and it was much more reasonable than some of the other interactive toys..
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Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great thanking game for you and your dogs entertainment.
Style: S-Level 2
Great product it entertained my Chihuahua for 30 minutes. It really makes a high energy dog think and get focused.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Fun dog product
Style: S-Level 2
When I first got this, I loaded up the compartments and set it down for the dog – excited and interested to see what she would do. She looked at it smelled it walked away. Disappointed – after a few hours – I put it under a table where she has a little rug, she likes to lay on. The next day I could hear the little doors on the toy rattling and she got every single little treat. And she loves it. And it’s fun when she decides she wants a little snack that she doesn’t have to ask or beg for she goes to her little toy and takes one of the treats out of the holes.
It surprises me she never tries to chew on it. And I haven’t figured out how to make it squeak yet, nor has the dog. But it’s something all for her and she loves it. And it cleans up easily too.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2026