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1882
Jessup, Alexander
1871
Bunner, H. C. (Henry Cuyler)
1855
1896
Bunner, Henry Cuyler
Chester, George Randolph
1869
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Cooke, Grace MacGowan
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MacGowan, Grace
Cooke, Mrs. William
Curtis, George William
1824
1892
Edwards, Harry Stillwell
1855
1938
Hale, Edward Everett
1822
1909
Ingham, Frederic
Darragh, J. Thomas
Hale, E. E. (Edward Everett)
Hale, Edward E.
Harte, Bret
1836
1902
Harte, Francis Bret
Hastings, Wells
1879
1923
Hastings, Wells Southworth
Henry, O.
1862
1910
Porter, William Sidney
Holmes, Oliver Wendell
1809
1894
Johnston, Richard Malcolm
1822
1898
Perch, Philemon
Johnston, R. M. (Richard Malcolm)
Kirkland, Caroline M. (Caroline Matilda)
1801
1864
Clavers, Mary
Kirkland, C. M. (Caroline Matilda)
Hale, Mrs.
Kirkland, Mrs. (Caroline Matilda)
Kirkland, Caroline Matilda Stansbury
Lampton, William J. (William James)
1917
Lampton, William James
Leslie, Eliza
1787
1858
Leslie, Miss (Eliza)
Morris, George Pope
1802
1864
Morris, G. P. (George Pope)
Morris, Geo. P. (George Pope)
Poe, Edgar Allan
1809
1849
Poe, Edgar Allen
Stockton, Frank R.
1834
1902
Stockton, Francis Richard
Stockton, Frank Richard
Twain, Mark
1835
1910
Clemens, Samuel Langhorne
Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens)
The Best American Humorous Short Stories
Edited and introduced by Alexander Jessup
Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
The 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.
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"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.)
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