The Wit and Humor of America, Volume III. (of X.) by Marshall P. Wilder

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Editor Wilder, Marshall P. (Marshall Pinckney), 1859-1915
Title The Wit and Humor of America, Volume III. (of X.)
Contents An Arkansas Planter, by Read -- The Auto Rubaiyat, by Kauffman -- A Ballade of the "How To" Books, by Davies -- The Bohemians of Boston, by Burgess -- The Courtin', by Lowell -- The Crimson Cord, by Butler -- The Diamond Wedding, by Stedman -- Dislikes, by Holmes -- A Dos't o' Blues, by Riley -- The Dying Gag, by Ford -- Elizabeth Eliza Writes a Paper, by Hale -- Garden Ethics, by Warner -- The Genial Idiot Suggests a Comic Opera, by Bangs -- Hans Breitmann's Party, by Leland -- The Hired Hand and "Ha'nts," by Laughlin -- In Elizabeth's Day, by Rice -- In Philistia, by Carman -- A Letter from Home, by Irwin -- The Little Mock-Man, by Riley -- Little Orphant Annie, by Riley -- Mammy's Lullaby, by Gillilan -- Maxioms, by Wells -- Morris and the Honorable Tim, by Kelly -- Mr. Stiver's Horse, by Bailey -- My First Visit to Portland, by Downing -- My Sweetheart, by Peck -- The New Version, by Lampton -- Our New Neighbors at Ponkapog, by Aldrich -- The Plaint of Jonah, by Burdette -- The Retort, by Morris -- The Rhyme of the Chivalrous Shark, by Irwin -- Rollo Learning to Read, by Burdette -- Selecting the Faculty, by Hall -- Southern Sketches, by Arp -- The Tower of London, by Ward -- A Traveled Donkey, by Taylor -- The Tree-Toad, by Riley -- The Two Automobilists, by Wells -- The Two Business Men, by Wells -- The Two Housewives, by Wells -- The Two Ladies, by Wells -- The Two Young Men, by Wells -- Uncle Simon and Uncle Jim, by Ward -- Wamsley's Automatic Pastor, by Crane -- Wild Animals I Have Met, by Wells.
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Summary "The Wit and Humor of America, Volume III" by Marshall P. Wilder is a collection of humorous prose and poetry compiled in the early 20th century. This volume features a variety of notable American authors, offering a delightful assortment of witty sketches, anecdotes, and light-hearted narratives that reflect the cultural humor of the time. The book aims to entertain readers with clever observations and comedic reflections on everyday life. The opening of the collection introduces a story titled "Our New Neighbors at Ponkapog" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich. In this tale, the narrator observes the arrival of a newly married couple moving into a cottage in a secluded village. Their reclusive nature intrigues him as he speculates about their past and their choice to withdraw from the community. Rather than making acquaintances, the couple seems content to enjoy their solitude, prompting the neighbor to indulge in light-hearted conjectures about their mysterious background and habits. The narrative sets the stage for themes of curiosity, community dynamics, and the whimsical nature of human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject American wit and humor
Subject American literature -- Humor
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EBook-No. 18734
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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