The So-called Human Race by Bert Leston Taylor
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"The So-Called Human Race" by Bert Leston Taylor is a collection of humorous essays and columns written in the early 20th century. This work showcases Taylor's witty observations and satirical commentary on the absurdities of human behavior and society. The volume draws from Taylor’s extensive journalism experience, particularly his popular column in the Chicago Tribune, encapsulating the foibles of humanity through clever wordplay and amusing anecdotes. The opening of the book features
an introduction by Henry B. Fuller, who praises Taylor's role as a pioneer in the column-writing genre, affectionately noting that his contributions were both influential and entertaining. Following this, the reader is invited into a whimsical exploration of human nature, beginning with a series of light-hearted quips that highlight everyday follies and the quirks of societal interactions. Taylor deftly combines humor with insights into human behavior, suggesting that despite our faults and follies, there’s a charm to our shared existence, articulated with a playful tone that invites readers to reflect on their own lives amidst the laughter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Taylor, Bert Leston, 1866-1921 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Fuller, Henry Blake, 1857-1929 |
| LoC No. | 22008853 |
| Title | The So-called Human Race |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American wit and humor |
| Subject | Newspapers -- Sections, columns, etc. -- Excerpts |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31138 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1208 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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