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Irvin Cobb at His Best

Irvin Cobb at His Best

Irvin S. Cobb / Irvin SCobb

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2005
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
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9781417908370
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''Irvin Cobb at His Best'' is a collection of some of the finest works of Irvin S. Cobb, one of the most celebrated American humorists and journalists of the early 20th century. This book features a selection of his best essays, articles, and short stories that showcase his unique wit, humor, and insight into human nature. The topics covered in this collection range from everyday life in small-town America to the absurdities of modern society. Whether he is writing about politics, sports, or the quirks of human behavior, Cobb’s writing is always entertaining, engaging, and thought-provoking. This book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates great American humor and storytelling.1915. American humorist and newspaper columnist for The Saturday Evening Post and Cosmopolitan. He is best known for his Judge Priest stories. Includes: Speaking of Operations-; Eating in Two or Three Languages; The Life of the Party; A Plea for Old Cap Collier; One Third Off; and The Young Nuts of America. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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