Book Description
Roy Blount Jr.'s introduction, "What's So Humorous" and "Who's the Funniest American Writer?" sets the stage for the shape of this anthology. From the nostalgic wit of Mark Twain to the sardonic narratives of Dorothy Parker, classic humor never goes out of style. This collection includes some of America's best-known humorous short stories, spanning over 100 years of wise cracks, slapstick and satire. Contributors include Mark Twain, Roy Blount, Dorothy Parker, John Irving, O. Henry, Jean Kerr, Anita Loos, Ring Lardner, Franklin Pierce Adams and Ernest Lawrence Thayer. Readers include John Irving, Roy Blount, Jr., Marsh McCandless, Marni Webb and others plus Roy Blount's introduction, "What's So Humorous?" and "Who's the Funniest American Writer?" 4 cassettes.
About the Author
Roy Blount's introduction is from his book, Not Exactly What I Had in Mind. He is often heard on National Public Radio and on Garrison Keillor's radio program.
Great American Humor: 16 Complete Stories (4 Cassettes) FROM THE PUBLISHER
From the nostalgic wit of Mark Twain to the sardonic narratives of Dorothy Parker, classic humor never goes out of style. This collection includes some of America's best-known humorous short stories, spanning over 100 years of wise cracks, slapstick and satire. Contributors include Mark Twain, Roy Blount, Dorothy Parker, John Irving, O. Henry, Jean Kerr, Anita Loos, Ring Lardner, Franklin Pierce Adams and Ernest Lawrence Thayer. Readers include John Irving, Roy Blount, Jr., Marsh McCandless, Marni Webb and others. Introduction by Roy Blount, Jr. September publication date. 4 cassettes.
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