"The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 3: Stories and Romances" by Artemus Ward presents a series of funny stories and romances common in the 1800's. With mocking humor, the book looks at different ideas in society and the interesting qualities of love, fate, and being human. From tales of firemen with royal heritage to characters in troublesome love issues, the stories are a mix of different ways of writing from that time. Ward makes characters who bring out laughs and thoughts on human mistakes. Each story brings silliness, smart humor, and a close watch on the foolish parts of people's nature, making the book enjoyable for people who like old-fashioned American humor and storytelling.
The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 3: Stories and Romances
By Artemus Ward
Love, loss, and laughter collide in a series of witty tales, where everyday characters find themselves in extraordinary, and often ridiculous, situations.
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2002-06-01
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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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