The Wit And Humor Of America V1 (1911)

The Wit And Humor Of America V1 (1911)

Marshall Pinckney Wilder

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104667894
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The Wit and Humor of America V1 (1911) is a collection of humorous stories, essays, and poems from various American authors compiled by Marshall Pinckney Wilder. The book features works from well-known authors such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, and Bret Harte, as well as lesser-known writers. The pieces included in the book cover a wide range of topics, including politics, social issues, and everyday life experiences. The humor in the book is often satirical and sarcastic, poking fun at the absurdities of American life and society. The book is a snapshot of American humor at the turn of the 20th century and provides insight into the cultural attitudes and values of the time.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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