The Illiterate Digest

The Illiterate Digest

Will Rogers

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Tradd Street Press
Año de edición:
2026
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Cultura popular
ISBN:
9781025386522
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'The Illiterate Digest' is a sharp and witty collection of essays by the legendary American humorist Will Rogers. Conceived as a clever parody of the popular 'Literary Digest,' this work showcases Rogers’ signature style, blending common-sense philosophy with biting political satire. Through a series of observational pieces, Rogers tackles a wide range of topics, from the intricacies of national politics and international diplomacy to the quirks of everyday American life during the Roaring Twenties. Known as the 'Cowboy Philosopher,' Rogers uses his unique voice to skewer the pretensions of the era’s elite while offering profound insights into the human condition. The book features his iconic takes on contemporary figures, the state of the government, and the absurdity of modern conveniences. His ability to find humor in both the mundane and the momentous makes this collection a timeless example of American satire. 'The Illiterate Digest' remains an essential volume for readers interested in the roots of modern political comedy and the historical landscape of early 20th-century America. It serves as both a hilarious entertainment and a valuable cultural document of its time.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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