Little Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor, Volume II by Thomas L. Masson
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| Editor | Masson, Thomas L., 1866-1934 |
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| Title | Little Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor, Volume II |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents |
SOL SMITH: A Bully Boat and a Brag Captain AMBROSE BIERCE: The Dog and the Bees OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES: Dislikes G. H. DERBY ("Phoenix," "Squibob"): Illustrated Newspapers -- Tushmaker's Toothpuller MARY MAPES DODGE: Miss Malony on the Chinese Question JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL: The Courtin' -- A Letter from Mr. Ezekiel Bigelow JOHN GODFREY SAXE: The Coquette, a Portrait SAMUEL L. CLEMENS ("Mark Twain"): Colonel Mulberry Sellers FREDERICK WILLIAM SHELTON: Incidents in a Retired Life BRET HARTE: Melons -- The Society upon the Stanislaus CHARLES GODFREY LELAND: Ballad JAMES JEFFREY ROCHE: The V-a-s-e FRANK R. STOCKTON: Pomona's Novel JOHN TOWNSEND TROWBRIDGE: Fred Trover's Little Iron-clad ROBERT JONES BURDETTE: The Artless Prattle of Childhood ANONYMOUS: St. Peter at the Gate HENRY GUY CARLETON: The Thompson Street Poker Club GEORGE T. LANIGAN: The Fox and the Crow HENRY CUYLER BUNNER: Behold the Deeds! FRANK DEMPSTER SHERMAN: A Rhyme for Priscilla THOMAS BAILEY ALDRICH: A Rivermouth Romance GELETT BURGESS: The Bohemians of Boston MARION COUTHOUY SMITH: The Composite Ghost BILL NYE: A Fatal Thirst GEORGE W. PECK: Peck's Bad Boy MISCELLANEOUS: Susan Simpson -- A Boston Lullaby -- The House That Jack Built -- An Insurance Agent's Story -- An Epitaph -- Some Messages Received by Teachers in Brooklyn Public Schools -- The Trout's Appeal. |
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| Summary | "Little Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor, Volume II" by Thomas L. Masson is a collection of humorous writings and short stories compiled in the early 20th century. This volume features a variety of contributions from notable American authors such as Bret Harte, Mark Twain, and Oliver Wendell Holmes, showcasing their wit through anecdotes, fables, and comic sketches that explore everyday life and human nature. The opening portion of the volume introduces several pieces, starting with "A Bully Boat and a Brag Captain," which humorously recounts a steamboat journey along the Mississippi River led by a good-natured captain with a proclivity for card games. We also see a fable from Ambrose Bierce about a dog facing off with bees, highlighting the folly of overzealous actions. Additional segments include Oliver Wendell Holmes' reflections on dislike and personal aversions, laying a light-hearted foundation for the witty exploration of human quirks and social interactions that follows throughout the collection. Each piece captures unique aspects of American humor, making it a delightful read for those interested in classic wit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | American wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47929 |
| Release Date | Jan 10, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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