Project Gutenberg 2004-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 635 Ward, Artemus 1834 1867 Browne, Charles Farrar The Complete Works of Artemus Ward (HTML edition) Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. Produced by Anonymous Volunteers and David Widger "The Complete Works of Artemus Ward" by Artemus Ward is a collection of humorous writings written during the mid-19th century. The book features a variety of essays, sketches, and letters that reflect the comedic and satirical observations of Charles Farrar Browne, the man behind the pseudonym Artemis Ward, who became known for his wit and unique style. The writings delve into various topics, including social issues, personal anecdotes from his life as a showman, and commentary on contemporary events, with an emphasis on the absurdities of human nature. At the start of the work, we are introduced to the author through a biographical sketch that recounts his upbringing and his path to becoming a celebrated humorist. The opening chapters present a rich tapestry of his encounters within the entertainment world, showcasing his interactions with both audience and celebrities, including notable historical figures. Noteworthy pieces such as his "business letters" humorously detail his showman's perspective, using a distinct speech style that underscores the comical content. Additionally, Ward's satirical views on religion, politics, and societal norms provide insight into the culture of his time, all delivered with a sharp humor that reflects both charm and social critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en American wit and humor PS Text Browsing: Humour Browsing: Literature 700465 670848 2024-10-03T11:31:13.781979 2023-10-03T10:07:48.597253 text/html text/html 675006 2012-08-04T06:45:14 text/html; charset=us-ascii 2430562 2012-08-04T06:46:32 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 2333639 2024-10-03T11:31:33.403858 application/epub+zip 2346483 2024-10-03T11:31:21.157901 application/epub+zip 346186 2024-10-03T11:31:17.225973 application/epub+zip 2943361 2024-10-03T11:31:40.944812 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 652661 2024-10-03T11:31:30.334869 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 577756 2022-09-04T03:48:07.693180 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 595551 595519 2024-10-03T11:31:10.436000 2023-10-03T10:07:46.237241 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 590893 2012-08-04T06:44:54 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 244284 2012-08-04T06:46:32 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19332 2024-10-03T11:31:41.502797 application/rdf+xml 16748 2024-10-03T11:31:18.307930 image/jpeg 3708 2024-10-03T11:31:17.817930 image/jpeg 2525146 2024-10-03T11:31:14.316945 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia