The History of English Humor Volume 2, written by Alfred G. L???????Estrange in 1878, is a comprehensive study of the evolution of humor in England. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part being an introduction to ancient humor and the second part covering the history of English humor from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.In the introduction, L???????Estrange explores the origins of humor in ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome. He examines the different types of humor that existed in these societies and how they influenced the development of humor in England.The second part of the book delves into the history of English humor. L???????Estrange begins with the Middle Ages and the emergence of the comic drama. He then moves on to the Renaissance and the rise of satire and parody. The book also covers the Restoration period and the emergence of the comic novel.Throughout the book, L???????Estrange provides examples of humorous works from each period and analyzes their significance in the development of English humor. He also discusses the social and cultural factors that influenced the evolution of humor over time.Overall, the History of English Humor Volume 2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of humor in England. It provides a detailed and informative account of the subject, and is written in a clear and engaging style.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.