A laugh a day keeps the doctor away by Irvin S. Cobb
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| Author | Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury), 1876-1944 |
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| LoC No. | 23026927 |
| Title | A laugh a day keeps the doctor away |
| Original Publication | United States: Garden City Publishing Co., Inc,1923. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https: //www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Summary | "A Laugh a Day Keeps the Doctor Away" by Irvin S. Cobb is a collection of humorous short stories written in the early 20th century. This book showcases various anecdotes and comedic situations that highlight everyday life and human interactions, particularly in an American context. Cobb's distinctive wit and observational humor provide readers with a light-hearted experience, making it an enjoyable read for those looking to uplift their spirits. The opening of this collection presents a variety of amusing characters and scenarios, starting with a self-important stranger who boasts about his travels to California in a life-saving station while engaging fellow patrons in a humorous exchange. It continues with anecdotes such as a conversation between a lawyer and a cheerful man named Finnerty, who learns about an inheritance and comically struggles with his past drinking habits. The humor is steeped in rich characterizations, with exchanges that highlight misunderstandings and clever punchlines, setting the tone for the playful storytelling that defines the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | American wit and humor |
| Subject | Anecdotes |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69467 |
| Release Date | Dec 4, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 94 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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