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The Complete Works of Charles F. Browne, Better Known as Artemus Ward (1887)
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The Complete Works of Charles F. Browne, Better Known as Artemus Ward (1887)

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The Complete Works of Charles F. Browne, Better Known as Artemus Ward is a collection of humorous essays and sketches written by American humorist, Charles Farrar Browne, under the pen name Artemus Ward. Originally published in 1887, this book includes a wide range of Browne's most popular pieces, including his famous ""Babes in the Woods"" story, as well as his satirical commentary on politics, society, and everyday life in America during the mid-19th century. Browne's unique style of humor, which often relied on exaggerated characters and absurd situations, was hugely popular in his time and has continued to influence modern humorists to this day. This edition also includes a biographical sketch of Browne's life and career, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the man behind the humor. Overall, The Complete Works of Charles F. Browne, Better Known as Artemus Ward is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American humor and satire.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.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 June 2008
Pages
538
ISBN
9781436669153

The Complete Works of Charles F. Browne, Better Known as Artemus Ward is a collection of humorous essays and sketches written by American humorist, Charles Farrar Browne, under the pen name Artemus Ward. Originally published in 1887, this book includes a wide range of Browne's most popular pieces, including his famous ""Babes in the Woods"" story, as well as his satirical commentary on politics, society, and everyday life in America during the mid-19th century. Browne's unique style of humor, which often relied on exaggerated characters and absurd situations, was hugely popular in his time and has continued to influence modern humorists to this day. This edition also includes a biographical sketch of Browne's life and career, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the man behind the humor. Overall, The Complete Works of Charles F. Browne, Better Known as Artemus Ward is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American humor and satire.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.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 June 2008
Pages
538
ISBN
9781436669153