"The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 1: Essays, Sketches, and Letters" by Artemus Ward is a collection of funny writings that shows off the author's cleverness through the made-up character of Artemus Ward, a funny circus man. At the start with a funny business note, Ward asks a newspaper editor to advertise his traveling show of moral bears, a kangaroo, and wax statues of historical figures. Ward's writing style is relaxed, combining jokes with thoughts on society that reflect his views on entertainment and the weird parts of society. The book is full of entertaining essays and sketches, showing his knack for making things bigger and funnier than they really are.
The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 1: Essays, Sketches, and Letters
By Artemus Ward
Get ready to laugh as a comical showman shares his wild views on everything from politics to performing animals in this collection of wit.
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About the AuthorCharles Farrar Browne was an American humor writer, better known under his nom de plume, Artemus Ward, which as a character, an illiterate rube with "Yankee common sense", Browne also played in public performances. He is considered to be America's first stand-up comedian. His birth name was Brown but he added the "e" after he became famous.
Charles Farrar Browne was an American humor writer, better known under his nom de plume, Artemus Ward, which as a character, an illiterate rube with "Yankee common sense", Browne also played in public performances. He is considered to be America's first stand-up comedian. His birth name was Brown but he added the "e" after he became famous.
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