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The Oxford Book Of Humorous Prose: From William Caxton To P.G. Wodehouse
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If Puritanism Is, As H.L. Mencken Once Said, The Haunting Fear That Someone, Somewhere, May Be Happy, Then This Glorious, Monumental Collection By One Of England'S Most Popular Humorists Is A Puritan'S Nightmare. Focusing Primarily On The 19Th And 20Th Century, But With Material Dating Back To Columbus, Frank Muir Has Packed This Volume With Enough Joy And Laughter To Sink The Mayflower.The Range Of Comic Material Is Amazingfrom The Gentle, Charming Comedy Of Manners, To Biting Satire, To Outrageous Parody. There Are Excerpts From The Novels Of Jane Austen And P.G. Wodehouse And Mark Twain, Complete Short Stories By O. Henry And Frank O'Connor, Classic Tall Tales From Australia (Including One By Banjo Patterson, Who Also Wrote Waltzing Matilda), Passages From Groucho Marx'S Correspondence With Warner Brothers, Newspaper Columns Written By Art Buchwald And Myles Na Gopaleen (The Novelist Flann O'Brien), A Selection Of Samuel Johnson'S Comic Definitions, Plus A Sprinkling Of Egregious Puns, Witty Sayings, And Even The Clever Names Of Stores (Such As The New York Restaurant Just For The Halibut And The London Beauty Parlor Curl Up And Dye). Muir Has Gathered Work From Over Two Hundred Writers And From Every Englishspeaking Country. Virtually All Of Your Favorites Are Here: Jonathan Swift, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Laurence Sterne, Anita Loos, Ring Lardner, Alexander Woollcott, Robert Benchley, Dorothy Parker, S.J. Perelman, Damon Runyon, Fran Lebowitz, Joseph Heller, Evelyn Waugh, Garrison Keilor, Erma Bombeck, Tom Wolfe, And Countless Others. In Addition, There Are Comic Pieces From Writers You Wouldn'T Expect To Findsuch As Thomas Hardy Or Lawrence Durrelland Many Many Writers You May Not Have Discovered Yet, Such As Jerome K. Jerome Or Daisy Ashford (Who Wrote An Unintentionally Hysterical Novel At Age Nine, Which She Published In Her Thirties).Frank Muir Is One Of Britain'S Bestloved Humorists, The Host Of A Highly Popular Television Show And The Prolific Author Of Dozens Of Hilarious Books, Including The Bestselling The Frank Muir Book. Here He Provides Not Only A Painfully Funny Collection, But Also Generous Introductions To Each Writer, Which Are Comic Gems In Themselves. Except For The Occasional Puritan, This Is A Book That Everyone Will Enjoy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Oxford Book of Humorous Prose'? A: The main theme of 'The Oxford Book of Humorous Prose' is the exploration of humor across different styles and eras, showcasing works from over two hundred writers, primarily from the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Oxford Book of Humorous Prose' is Frank Muir, a well-known British humorist, television host, and prolific writer.
- Q: What types of humor can I expect to find in this collection? A: This collection features a wide range of humor, including comic essays, gentle comedy of manners, biting satire, and outrageous parody, providing a diverse reading experience.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 1198 pages, making it a substantial collection of humorous works.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: While the humor is broad and includes works from many famous authors, it may contain themes or references that are more suitable for adult readers, so discretion is advised.
- Q: When was 'The Oxford Book of Humorous Prose' published? A: The book was published on April 5, 1990, and is identified as the First Edition.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'The Oxford Book of Humorous Prose' is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: Does the book include introductions to the works? A: Yes, Frank Muir includes generous introductions to each writer, which are considered comic gems themselves, adding context and depth to the selections.
- Q: Can I find works from well-known authors in this collection? A: Yes, the collection features works from many well-known authors, including Jane Austen, P.G. Wodehouse, Mark Twain, and many others, making it a rich resource for humor enthusiasts.
- Q: Is this book new or used? A: The condition of this book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.