02222cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000580011324500380017126400510020930000470026033600260030733700260033333800360035950000310039550801340042652011490056053400450170965300510175465300430180585600430184899900170189118906UtSlPG20260610133436.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aL'Estrange, A. G. K.q(Alfred Guy Kingan),d1832-191510aHistory of English Humour, Vol. 2 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-07-25  aE-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Janet Blenkinship, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"History of English Humour, Vol. 2" by A. G. K. L'Estrange is a scholarly examination of humor in English literature written in the late 19th century. The work delves into various aspects of English humor through detailed analysis of prominent writers, their styles, and the evolution of comedic forms such as parody and burlesque. The author's intent is to shed light on how humor has been reflected across different eras and genres, showcasing a wide range of works and their implications within society.  The opening of this volume introduces the concept of burlesque and parody, explaining their roles in humor through the lens of notable figures like John Philips, Alexander Pope, and Ambrose Philips. L'Estrange discusses significant parodies such as the "Splendid Shilling," highlighting how these literary forms have created connections between societal observations and personal grievances. He sets the stage for exploring additional chapters dedicated to the works of other humorists, emphasizing how humor can serve both as entertainment and as a mirror to societal norms and conditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish wit and humor -- History and criticism  aWit and humor -- History and criticism40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18906  c60292d60292