The Wit and Humor of America, Volume X (of X) by Marshall P. Wilder
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| Editor | Wilder, Marshall P. (Marshall Pinckney), 1859-1915 |
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| Title | The Wit and Humor of America, Volume X (of X) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Araminta and the Automobile, by Loomis -- At Aunty's House, by Riley -- The Backsliding Brother, by Stanton -- Biggs' Bar, by Sutherland -- A Bookworm's Plaint, by Scollard -- Breitmann in Politics, by Leland -- A Concord Love Song, by Roche -- Contentment, by Holmes -- The Demon of the Study, by Whittier -- Der Oak Und Der Vine, by Adams -- A Double-Dyed Deceiver, by O. Henry -- Dum Vivimus Vigilamus, by Paul -- The Evidence in the Case of Smith vs. Jones, by Clemens -- Fall Styles in Faces, by Irwin -- "Festina Lente", by Burdette -- The Genial Idiot Discusses Leap Year, by Bangs -- The Great Prize Fight, by Clemens -- Had a Set of Double Teeth, by Day -- The Height of the Ridiculous, by Holmes -- Her Brother: Enfant Terrible, by Sabin -- Hezekiah Bedott's Opinion, by Whicher -- His Grandmother's Way, by Stanton -- The Invisible Prince, by Harland -- The Jackpot, by Ironquill -- Jacob, by Cary -- Johnny's Pa, by Nesbit -- A Lay of Ancient Rome, by Ybarra -- Little Bopeep and Little Boy Blue, by Peck -- Love Song, by Leland -- Maxims, by Franklin -- The Meeting, by Riser -- Mister Rabbit's Love Affair, by Stanton -- A Mother of Four, by Tompkins -- A Mothers' Meeting, by Bridges -- Nevada Sketches, by Clemens -- A New Year Idyl, by Field -- An Old-Time Singer, by Stanton -- Oncl' Antoine on 'Change, by Amsbary -- Our Hired Girl, by Riley -- Plain Language from Truthful James, by Harte -- A Poe-'em of Passion, by Lummis -- Possession, by Lampton -- The Real Diary of a Real Boy, by Shute -- The Reason, by Ironquill -- Rubaiyat of Mathieu Lattellier, by Amsbary -- Settin' by the Fire, by Stanton -- A Shining Mark, by Ironquill -- "There's a Bower of Bean-Vines", by Cary -- To Bary Jade, by Adams -- Tom's Money, by Spofford -- The Trial that Job Missed, by Harris -- Trouble-Proof, by Sabin -- Uncle Bentley and the Roosters, by Carruth -- Unsatisfied Yearning, by Munkittrick -- What Lack We Yet, by Burdette -- When Lovely Woman, by Cary -- The Whisperer, by Ironquill -- Why Wait for Death and Time?, by Taylor -- Willy and the Lady, by Burgess -- Winter Dusk, by Munkittrick -- Winter Joys, by Field -- Ye Legende of Sir Yroncladde, by Nesbitt. |
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| Summary | "The Wit and Humor of America, Volume X" by Marshall P. Wilder is a collection of humorous writings and sketches created in the early 20th century. This compilation showcases a variety of comedic pieces from different authors, reflecting the wit and cultural nuances of American humor during this time period. The book features a mix of poems, short stories, and humorous remarks that capture the essence of American life and social commentary. At the start of the volume, the opening portions introduce several entertaining pieces, including "Trouble-Proof" by Edwin L. Sabin, which humorously explores the character of a seemingly untroubled man, and "Johnny's Pa" by Wilbur D. Nesbit, which reflects on the humorous notions children have about their parents' school days. The excerpts illustrate various comedic styles and subjects, with witty observations and playful narratives that highlight the uniqueness of American humor through satire and lighthearted anecdotes. Each piece sets the stage for the subsequent humorous explorations to come in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | American wit and humor |
| Subject | American literature -- Humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24434 |
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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