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Explore the history of American wit with the Encyclopedia of American Humorists from Routledge Revivals. Originally published in 1988, this comprehensive volume provides detailed entries on famous American humorists who shaped the literary landscape. Humor has been a constant in American literature since its beginning, reflecting both regional and national character traits. While American literature was once viewed as secondary to British works, this collection highlights the massive popular audience that has always supported the genre. The writers featured in this encyclopedia do more than provide amusement; they use their craft to enlighten readers by exposing the foolishness and foibles of society. This book serves as a vital resource for understanding how humor functions as a tool for social commentary in the United States.

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This Routledge publication contains detailed entries on famous American humorists to help readers study literary history.

The book explores how humor reflects both regional and national characteristics within American literature.

Routledge Revivals brings this 1988 text to life, showing the large popular audience that has always supported American humor.

Entries in this encyclopedia feature writers who use humor to expose the foibles and foolishness of society.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
24 July 2015
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08 May 2015

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