The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VIII (of X) by Marshall P. Wilder

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Editor Wilder, Marshall P. (Marshall Pinckney), 1859-1915
Title The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VIII (of X)
Note Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents A Boston Ballad, by Whitman -- A Branch Library, by Flagg -- The Chief Mate, by Lowell -- Columbia and the Cowboy, by MacGowan -- A Daniel Come to Judgment, by Cooke -- Darius Green and His Flying Machine, by Trowbridge -- "The Day is Done", by Cary -- Dictum Sapienti by Paul -- The Duluth Speech, by Knott -- The Enchanted Hat, by MacGrath -- Eve's Daughter, by Sill -- Fate, by Munkittrick -- The Final Choice, by Cooke -- The Forbearance of the Admiral, by Irwin -- The Gentle Art of Boosting, by Bangs -- The Girl and the Julep, by Hough -- Grandfather Squeers, by Riley -- Guest at the Ludlow, by Nye -- Hard, by Masson -- Hon. Ranson Peabody, by Ade -- Icarus, by Saxe -- Is it I? by Price -- Johnny's Lessons, by Rankin -- Kaiser's Farewell to Prince Henry, by Taylor -- The Life Elixir of Marthy, by Neff -- Litigation, by Arp -- Mr. Carteret and His Fellow Americans Abroad, by Gray -- Mr. Dooley on Golf, by Dunne -- Niagara be Dammed, by Irwin -- Not According to Schedule, by Cutting -- Nothing to Wear, by Butler -- One of the Palls, by Robinson -- Paper: A Poem, by Franklin -- The Road to a Woman's Heart, by Slick -- The Sceptics, by Carman -- A Staccato to O Le Lupe, by Carman -- Table Manners, by Flagg -- The V-A-S-E, by Roche -- Vive la Bagatelle, by Scollard -- When the Sirup's on the Flapjack, by Taylor.
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Summary "The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VIII" by Marshall P. Wilder is a collection of humorous writings and sketches published in the early 20th century. This volume continues a tradition of American humor, featuring a diverse array of contributors including established writers and comedians, and touching on various aspects of life, society, and human nature, all rendered with wit and charm. At the start of this volume, readers are introduced to a selection of humorous pieces, illustrating different narrative styles and thematic elements. One piece humorously explores the peculiarities of being a Mason in a satirical poem about a character named Russell. Another sketch depicts the life of plantation residents Jim and Sarah Ann Bowles, who engage in a comedic dialogue regarding the challenges posed by a new railroad, including the loss of their beloved cow. Each piece captures a blend of satire and lighthearted observation, setting the tone for the entertaining literary journey that lies ahead in this 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
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