9781331215806 - The Humour of America: Selected, With an Introduction and Index of American Humorists (Classic Reprint) de Brock, C. E. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a rich collection of humorous American literature written between 1830 and 1910. Beginning with the work of some of the earliest humorists like Seba Smith and Joseph C. Neal, the anthology progresses chronologically through the Golden Age of American Humor and beyond, showcasing the finest writings of over 40 authors. Encompassing sketches, anecdotes, tall tales, satires, and burlesques, these pieces offer a unique insight into life and politics during this era of rapid transformation, as seen through the droll observations of the eraâs finest wits. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.