An outline of humor by Carolyn Wells
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"An Outline of Humor" by Carolyn Wells is a literary examination of humor throughout history, written in the early 20th century. The work presents a chronicle of humorous expressions from prehistoric times to the twentieth century, exploring the evolution of humor through various cultures and eras. The book likely approaches humor through an analytical lens, examining different theories and perspectives on what constitutes humor. The opening of the text sets the stage
for this exploration by discussing the nature and challenges of outlining humor. The author emphasizes that humor is inherently elusive and difficult to define, illustrating the complexity and variety of humorous expressions across time periods and cultures. Carolyn Wells outlines different theories regarding the origins of humor, notably referencing Aristotle's ideas and the notion that humor thrives on incongruity and discomfiture. The introduction indicates that the book will provide both a historical overview and various anecdotes or examples related to humor, establishing a comprehensive framework for understanding its development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Wells, Carolyn, 1862-1942 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 23014710 |
| Title |
An outline of humor Being a true chronicle from prehistoric ages to the twentieth century |
| Original Publication | United States: G. P. Putnam's Sons,1923. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Karin Spence 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: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68163 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-68163-4 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 770 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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