The Best American Humorous Short Stories by Alexander Jessup et al.
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"The Best American Humorous Short Stories" by Alexander Jessup is a collection of comedic short stories curated from the rich tapestry of American literature, likely assembled in the early 20th century. This anthology aims to showcase diverse narratives that embody humor, emphasizing the art of the short story while celebrating the unique wit of various American authors throughout history. The collection promises an array of entertaining tales that explore the follies and
foibles of human nature, often through the lens of well-known literary figures. The opening of the book includes a comprehensive introduction by editor Alexander Jessup, who outlines the criteria for selecting stories for this anthology. He carefully navigates the balance between presenting quality short stories and maintaining a focus on humor, recognizing the importance of context and character development alongside comedic elements. Examples of the types of humorists and stories that will appear in the collection are provided, alongside a discussion of the exclusion of some well-known humor writers whose work may not fit the anthology's standards. This sets the stage for a rich exploration of American humor through short stories, from the whimsical to the satirical, inviting readers to indulge in a literary journey marked by laughter and insight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Jessup, Alexander, 1871- |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Bunner, H. C. (Henry Cuyler), 1855-1896 |
| Contributor | Chester, George Randolph, 1869-1924 |
| Contributor | Cooke, Grace MacGowan, 1863-1944 |
| Contributor | Curtis, George William, 1824-1892 |
| Contributor | Edwards, Harry Stillwell, 1855-1938 |
| Contributor | Hale, Edward Everett, 1822-1909 |
| Contributor | Harte, Bret, 1836-1902 |
| Contributor | Hastings, Wells, 1879-1923 |
| Contributor | Henry, O., 1862-1910 |
| Contributor | Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894 |
| Contributor | Johnston, Richard Malcolm, 1822-1898 |
| Contributor | Kirkland, Caroline M. (Caroline Matilda), 1801-1864 |
| Contributor | Lampton, William J. (William James), -1917 |
| Contributor | Leslie, Eliza, 1787-1858 |
| Contributor | Morris, George Pope, 1802-1864 |
| Contributor | Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 |
| Contributor | Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902 |
| Contributor | Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
| Title | The Best American Humorous Short Stories |
| Note | Edited and introduced by Alexander Jessup |
| Contents | The little Frenchman and his water lots / G.P. Morris -- The angel of the odd / E.A. Poe -- The schoolmaster's progress / Caroline M.S. Kirkland -- The Watkinson evening / Eliza Leslie -- Titbottom's spectacles / G.W. Curtis -- My double; and how he undid me / E.E. Hale -- A visit to the asylum for aged and decayed punsters / O.W. Holmes -- The celebrated jumping frog of Calaveras county / Mark Twain -- Elder Brown's backslide / H.S. Edwards -- The hotel experience of Mr. Pink Fluker / R.M. Johnston -- The nice people / H.C. Bunner -- The Buller-Podington compact / F.R. Stockton -- Colonel Starbottle for the plaintiff / B. Harte -- The duplicity of Hargraves / O. Henry -- Bargain day at Tutt House / G.R. Chester -- A call / Grace M. Cooke -- How the widow won the deacon / W.J. Lampton -- Gideon / W. Hastings. |
| Credits | Etext produced by Keith M. Eckrich and PG Distributed Proofreaders; HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10947 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-10947-3 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3170 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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