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Title: Nye and Riley's Wit and Humor (Poems and Yarns)
Note: Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Nye and Riley's Wit and Humor (Poems and Yarns)" by James Whitcomb Riley & Bill Nye is a collection of humorous poems and anecdotes written in the late 19th century. The book features the witty collaborations of two prominent American humorists, drawing upon various themes, including observations on human nature, everyday life, and whimsical reflections on society. Readers can expect a delightful blend of poetry and prose filled with charming humor and light-hearted commentary. The opening of the collection introduces the comedic style of Nye and Riley, with a blend of personal anecdotes, playful observations, and satirical commentary on various subjects. For instance, one segment humorously discusses the authors' frustrations with traditional railways and guides, highlighting their wish for a guide that brings joy rather than just the dull facts of traveling. Another entry shares personal anecdotes from the lives of Nye and Riley, unveiling their unique humor through storytelling and character sketches. This sets the tone for a collection that promises to entertain and amuse, providing a nostalgic yet universal insight into life and laughter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nye, Bill, 1850-1896
Author: Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916
EBook No.: 30131
Published: Sep 29, 2009
Downloads: 105
Language: English
Subject: American wit and humor
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Nye and Riley's Wit and Humor (Poems and Yarns)
Note: Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Nye and Riley's Wit and Humor (Poems and Yarns)" by James Whitcomb Riley & Bill Nye is a collection of humorous poems and anecdotes written in the late 19th century. The book features the witty collaborations of two prominent American humorists, drawing upon various themes, including observations on human nature, everyday life, and whimsical reflections on society. Readers can expect a delightful blend of poetry and prose filled with charming humor and light-hearted commentary. The opening of the collection introduces the comedic style of Nye and Riley, with a blend of personal anecdotes, playful observations, and satirical commentary on various subjects. For instance, one segment humorously discusses the authors' frustrations with traditional railways and guides, highlighting their wish for a guide that brings joy rather than just the dull facts of traveling. Another entry shares personal anecdotes from the lives of Nye and Riley, unveiling their unique humor through storytelling and character sketches. This sets the tone for a collection that promises to entertain and amuse, providing a nostalgic yet universal insight into life and laughter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nye, Bill, 1850-1896
Author: Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916
EBook No.: 30131
Published: Sep 29, 2009
Downloads: 105
Language: English
Subject: American wit and humor
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.