Wit and Humor of America, Vol 09

This ninth volume gathers thirty-seven sparkling examples of American wit, drawn from thirty-one of the nation's finest humorists. Here you'll find the sharp satire, the gentle mockery, and the rollicking comic stories that made American literature laugh aloud during the early twentieth century. The collection moves from gentle domestic comedy to biting social commentary, from clever verse to perfectly constructed short fiction. These writers understood that humor is often the most honest way to tell the truth about American life, its contradictions, its eccentricities, and its enduring strangeness. Whether skewering the pretentious, celebrating the eccentric, or simply reveling in the absurdities of everyday existence, these pieces retain their power to amuse and surprise. For anyone who believes that American humor is among the nation's finest contributions to world literature, this volume offers ample proof.