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Author : Kenneth Schuyler Lynn
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Comic Tradition in America written by Kenneth Schuyler Lynn and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Nikki Giovanni
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393318180
Total Pages : 724 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (181 download)
Download or read book Honey, Hush! written by Nikki Giovanni and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1998 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this "dazzling anthology" (Publishers Weekly), Daryl Cumber Dance has collected the often hard-hitting, sometimes risqué, always dramatic humor that arises from the depth of black women's souls and the breadth of their lives. The eloquent wit and laughter of African American women are presented here in all their written and spoken manifestations: autobiographies, novels, essays, poems, speeches, comic routines, proverbial sayings, cartoons, mimeographed sheets, and folk tales. The chapters proceed thematically, covering the church, love, civil rights, motherly advice, and much more.
Author : Myra Keene
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 784 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)
Download or read book The Anthology of American Humor written by Myra Keene and published by . This book was released on 1949 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Constance Rourke
Publisher : New York Review of Books
ISBN 13 : 9781590170793
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (77 download)
Download or read book American Humor written by Constance Rourke and published by New York Review of Books. This book was released on 2004-02-29 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stepping out of the darkness, the American emerges upon the stage of history as a new character, as puzzling to himself as to others. American Humor, Constance Rourke's pioneering "study of the national character," singles out the archetypal figures of the Yankee peddler, the backwoodsman, and the blackface minstrel to illuminate the fundamental role of popular culture in fashioning a distinctive American sensibility. A memorable performance in its own right, American Humor crackles with the jibes and jokes of generations while presenting a striking picture of a vagabond nation in perpetual self-pursuit. Davy Crockett and Henry James, Jim Crow and Emily Dickinson rub shoulders in a work that inspired such later critics as Pauline Kael and Lester Bangs and which still has much to say about the America of Bob Dylan and Thomas Pynchon, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
Author : Paul Beatty
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1596917164
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (969 download)
Download or read book Hokum written by Paul Beatty and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-12-10 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited by the author of The Sellout, winner of the 2016 Man Booker Prize, Hokum is a liberating, eccentric, savagely comic anthology of the funniest writing by black Americans. This book is less a comprehensive collection than it is a mix-tape narrative dubbed by a trusted friend-a sampler of underground classics, rare grooves, and timeless summer jams, poetry and prose juxtaposed with the blues, hip-hop, political speeches, and the world's funniest radio sermon. The subtle musings of Toni Cade Bambara, Henry Dumas, and Harryette Mullen are bracketed by the profane and often loud ruminations of Langston Hughes, Darius James, Wanda Coleman, Tish Benson, Steve Cannon, and Hattie Gossett. Some of the funniest writers don't write, so included are selections from well-known yet unpublished wits Lightnin' Hopkins, Mike Tyson, and the Reverend Al Sharpton. Selections also come from public figures and authors whose humor, although incisive and profound, is often overlooked: Malcolm X, Suzan-Lori Parks, Zora Neale Hurston, Sojourner Truth, and W.E.B. Dubois. Groundbreaking, fierce, and hilarious, this is a necessary anthology for any fan or student of American writing, with a huge range and a smart, political grasp of the uses of humor.
Author : David Remnick
Publisher : Modern Library
ISBN 13 : 0375761276
Total Pages : 527 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (757 download)
Download or read book Fierce Pajamas written by David Remnick and published by Modern Library. This book was released on 2002-10-15 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Harold Ross founded The New Yorker in 1925, he called it a “comic weekly.” And although it has become much more than that, it has remained true in its irreverent heart to the founder’s description, publishing the most illustrious literary humorists in the modern era—among them Robert Benchley, Dorothy Parker, Groucho Marx, James Thurber, S. J. Perelman, Mike Nichols, Woody Allen, Calvin Trillin, Garrison Keillor, Ian Frazier, Roy Blount, Jr., Steve Martin, and Christopher Buckley. Fierce Pajamas is a treasury of laughter from the magazine W. H. Auden called the “best comic magazine in existence.”
Author : Bennett Cerf
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 688 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (773 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Modern American Humor written by Bennett Cerf and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Joel Chandler Harris
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)
Download or read book American Wit and Humor written by Joel Chandler Harris and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Art American Humor written by and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Angus Evan Abbott
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book The Humour of America written by Angus Evan Abbott and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the rich tapestry of American humor with "The Humour of America" by Angus Evan Abbott and Charles Edmund Brock. Embark on a delightful journey through the heartland of American comedy with this charming collection of humorous tales and anecdotes. From the witty observations of Mark Twain to the irreverent humor of Dorothy Parker, this anthology celebrates the diverse voices that have shaped the landscape of American humor. With Angus Evan Abbott and Charles Edmund Brock as your guides, you'll explore the vast and vibrant world of American comedy, from the uproarious antics of frontier characters to the sharp wit of urban satirists. Through carefully selected stories and illustrations, Abbott and Brock showcase the timeless appeal of American humor and its enduring legacy. Themes of wit, satire, and absurdity abound in this anthology, inviting readers to laugh, reflect, and celebrate the unique spirit of American comedy. Whether you're a fan of classic humor or a newcomer to the genre, "The Humour of America" offers something for everyone, with its timeless tales and timeless charm. With its engaging prose and delightful illustrations, "The Humour of America" has earned praise from readers and critics alike for its celebration of the American comedic tradition. Abbott and Brock's careful curation and insightful commentary make this anthology a must-have for anyone who appreciates the lighter side of life. Whether you're looking to escape into a world of laughter or simply seeking to brighten your day, "The Humour of America" promises to entertain and delight. Join Abbott and Brock on a journey through the laughter-filled landscape of American humor, and discover why it continues to captivate audiences around the world. Experience the joy of American humor. Let "The Humour of America" by Angus Evan Abbott and Charles Edmund Brock tickle your funny bone and lift your spirits. Order your copy today and discover the timeless wit and charm of American comedy.
Author : Joseph Lewis French
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Sixty Years of American Humor written by Joseph Lewis French and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Brom Weber
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (5 download)
Download or read book An Anthology of American Humor written by Brom Weber and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collections of humerous writings from leading American authors.
Author : Arthur Power Dudden
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195050541
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (95 download)
Download or read book American Humor written by Arthur Power Dudden and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1989 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally appearing as an issue of American Quarterly, these essays take a close look at American humor from revolutionary times to the present day, focusing in particular on the neglected trends of the past fifty years.
Author : Brom Weber
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 584 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (773 download)
Download or read book The Art of American Humor written by Brom Weber and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Moshe Waldoks
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0671899406
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (718 download)
Download or read book Best American Humor 1994 written by Moshe Waldoks and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1994-11-15 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of humorous essays, articles, short stories, excerpts, and miscellaneous writings. Includes contributions by Conan O'Brien, Douglas Coupland, and Wendy Wasserstein.
Author : Paul Lewis
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226476995
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (264 download)
Download or read book Cracking Up written by Paul Lewis and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2006-10-02 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do Jon Stewart, Freddy Krueger, Patch Adams, and George W. Bush have in common? As Paul Lewis shows in Cracking Up, they are all among the ranks of joke tellers who aim to do much more than simply amuse. Exploring topics that range from the sadistic mockery of Abu Ghraib prison guards to New Age platitudes about the healing power of laughter, from jokes used to ridicule the possibility of global climate change to the heartwarming performances of hospital clowns, Lewis demonstrates that over the past thirty years American humor has become increasingly purposeful and embattled. Navigating this contentious world of controversial, manipulative, and disturbing laughter, Cracking Up argues that the good news about American humor in our time—that it is delightful, relaxing, and distracting—is also the bad news. In a culture that both enjoys and quarrels about jokes, humor expresses our most nurturing and hurtful impulses, informs and misinforms us, and exposes as well as covers up the shortcomings of our leaders. Wondering what’s so funny about a culture determined to laugh at problems it prefers not to face, Lewis reveals connections between such seemingly unrelated jokers as Norman Cousins, Hannibal Lecter, Rush Limbaugh, Garry Trudeau, Jay Leno, Ronald Reagan, Beavis and Butt-Head, and Bill Clinton. The result is a surprising, alarming, and at times hilarious argument that will appeal to anyone interested in the ways humor is changing our cultural and political landscapes.
Author : Howard Paul
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book Dashes of American Humor written by Howard Paul and published by . This book was released on 1853 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
