Download or read book The Characteristics of American Humour written by Various Authors and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traits of American Humour is a three volume edition which contains numerous short stories, sketches and tales, illustrating the character and wit of American people from North to South and from East to West. Table of Contents: Vol. 1: My First and Last speech in the General Court Hoss Allen, of Missouri The Widow Rugby's Husband The Big Bear of Arkansas Johnny Beedle's Courtship The Marriage of Johnny Beedle Johnny Beedle's Thanksgiving Aunt Nabby's Stewed Goose Decline and Fall of the City of Dogtown The Coon-Hunt A Ride With Old Kit Kuncker Seth Willett; The Elk County Witness The Two Fat Sals War's Yure Hoss? Bob Lee The Shooting-Match The Horse Swap Three Chances for a Wife The Yankee Amongst the Mermaids Captain Stick and Tony The Way Billy Harris Drove the Drum-Fish to Market Yankee Homespun The Indefatigable Bear-Hunter Colonel Crockett's Ride on the Back of a Buffalo Colonel Crockett's Adventure with a Grizzly Bear Colonel Crockett's, The Bear, and the Swallows A Pretty Predicament Vol. 2: The Editor's Creed Josh Beanpole's Courtship Peter Brush, the Great Used Up Cousin Sally Dilliard The Age of Wonders How Simon Suggs "Raised Jack" My First Visit to Portland Billy Warrick's Courtship and Marriage Our Town Falling off a Log, in a Game of "Seven Up" A Yankee Card-Table Dick M'Coy's Sketches of His Neighbours Kicking a Yankee Why Mr. Sellum Disposed of the Horse Metaphysics A Tight Race Considerin' A Shark Story A Bear Story The Best-Natured Man in the World Chunky's Fight With the Panthers A Bully Boat, and a Brag Captain Fydget Fyxington Doing a Sheriff The Muscadine Story Polly Peablossom's Wedding The Mother and Her Child Peleg Ponder Vol. 3: The Thimble Game Mike Hooter's Bar Story Cousin Guss The Gander-Pulling How Mike Hooter Came Very Near Walloping Arch Cooney An Interesting Interview Ben Wilson's Last Jug-Race Mike Fink in a Tight Place Our Singing-School Where Joe Meriweather Went To Georgia Theatrics Taking the Census A Family Picture Colonel Jones's Fight The Fastest Funeral on Record Old Tuttle's Last Quarter Race…
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.
Download or read book Traits of American Humor written by Thomas Chandler Haliburton and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book What s So Funny written by Nancy A. Walker and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1998 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Critical studies attempting to define and dissect American humor have been published steadily for nearly one hundred years. However, until now, key documents from that history have never been brought together in a single volume for students and scholars. What's So Funny? Humor in American Culture, a collection of 15 essays, examines the meaning of humor and attempts to pinpoint its impact on American culture and society, while providing a historical overview of its progres-sion. Essays from Nancy Walker and Zita Dresner, Joseph Boskin and Joseph Dorinson, William Keough, Roy Blount, Jr., and others trace the development of American humor from the colonial period to the present, focusing on its relationship with ethnicity, gender, violence, and geography. An excellent reader for courses in American studies and American social and cultural history, What's So Funny? explores the traits of the American experience that have given rise to its humor.
Download or read book American Humor written by Arthur Power Dudden and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1987-04-30 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The paramount question answered in this absorbing collection of essays is: What's so funny about American humor, and why? What are American humor's characteristics? How have they evolved and displayed themselves? Which characteristics are distinctively, or even uniquely, American? Originally appearing as an issue of the American Quarterly, these essays take a close look at American humor from revolutionary times to the present day, and particularly focus on the neglected trends of the past fifty years. Looking at American comic figures as diverse--and even surprising--as Mark Twain and Richard Nixon, at various vehicles for American humor such as comic strips, radio and television, movies, and standup comedians, and at different genres of humor including political, ethnic, and feminist humor, this book brings a lively new perspective to the study of American culture.
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Download or read book Traits of American Humour by Native Authors Ed and Adapted by the Author of Sam Slick written by American Humour and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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.
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