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100 1 _aJessup, Alexander,
_d1871-
245 1 4 _aThe Best American Humorous Short Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aEdited and introduced by Alexander Jessup
500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
505 0 _aThe 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.
508 _aEtext produced by Keith M. Eckrich and PG Distributed Proofreaders; HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories, American
700 1 _aBunner, H. C.
_q(Henry Cuyler),
_d1855-1896
700 1 _aChester, George Randolph,
_d1869-1924
700 1 _aCooke, Grace MacGowan,
_d1863-1944
700 1 _aCurtis, George William,
_d1824-1892
700 1 _aEdwards, Harry Stillwell,
_d1855-1938
700 1 _aHale, Edward Everett,
_d1822-1909
700 1 _aHarte, Bret,
_d1836-1902
700 1 _aHastings, Wells,
_d1879-1923
700 1 _aHenry, O.,
_d1862-1910
700 1 _aHolmes, Oliver Wendell,
_d1809-1894
700 1 _aJohnston, Richard Malcolm,
_d1822-1898
700 1 _aKirkland, Caroline M.
_q(Caroline Matilda),
_d1801-1864
700 1 _aLampton, William J.
_q(William James),
_d-1917
700 1 _aLeslie, Eliza,
_d1787-1858
700 1 _aMorris, George Pope,
_d1802-1864
700 1 _aPoe, Edgar Allan,
_d1809-1849
700 1 _aStockton, Frank R.,
_d1834-1902
700 1 _aTwain, Mark,
_d1835-1910
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10947
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