Humor
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- Humorous Lives: Fictional Memoirs
- Witty Essays and Observations
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Varied Types
Another delightful and sharply pointed excursion into the topics of the day, and of our day as well, with Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Here he …
The Compleat Bachelor
In the heart of late Victorian England, Rollo Butterfield embodies the essence of the 'compleat bachelor.' With a keen and affectionate pers…
Once a Week
Once a Week is a delightful collection of short stories by A. A. Milne, the celebrated author of Winnie the Pooh. Originally published in th…
Jack and the Check Book
Jack and the Check Book is a whimsical collection of reimagined fairy tales by John Kendrick Bangs, where humor meets the fantastical. In th…
Ruggles of Red Gap
A stuffy class-conscious gentleman's valet is transplanted to the rough uncivilized American northwest, where the rubes and social climbers …
Gambler's World
Here are two stores starring the always unconventional Terrestrial Diplomat, Retief. As a diplomat, Retief does not always follow procedure…
Love and Mr Lewisham
Love and Mr Lewisham is a witty exploration of the complexities of love, ambition, and societal expectations in late 19th century England. H…
Eve’s Diary
Eve’s Diary is a humorous monologue about Eve’s experiences at the dawn of creation. She is fascinated by every aspect of the new world arou…
Bill Nye's Funniest Thoughts
Bill Nye was a famous American humor columnist in the middle 1800's. He said "We can never be a nation of snobs so long as we are willi…
The Tale of Cuffy Bear
A whimsical tale about the life of Cuffy bear on Blue Mountain. Cuffy is a very mischievous, disobedient bear who gets into all kinds of scr…
The Wit and Humor of America
The Wit and Humor of America is a delightful anthology that brings together a rich collection of 53 short stories and poems from 44 diverse …
Eve’s Diary
Eve's Diary is a comic short story by Mark Twain. It was first published in the 1905 Christmas issue of the magazine Harper's Bazaar, and in…
A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy
After the bizarre textual antics of "Tristram Shandy", this book would seem to require a literary health warning. Sure enough, it …
A Miscellany of Men
Gilbert Keith Chesterton was among the world's most prolific writers who incorporated relentless logic, wonderful humor, and a clear view of…
The Pastor's Wife
Written by an author born in Australia, grew up in England, married in Germany, and then flew to the United States. A tale about a young wom…
Brewster's Millions
Montgomery Brewster inherits a large sum of money. Then he learns he's to inherit 7 times as much! But there's a catch: he has to spend ever…
Humorous Ghost Stories
Includes: An introduction by Dorothy Scarborough -- The Canterville ghost / by Oscar Wilde -- The ghost-extinguisher / by Gelett Burgess -- …
The Diaries of Adam and Eve
Mark Twain wrote these two diaries, or rather as he insists, 'translated them from the original manuscripts', late in his writing career. T…
The Wheels of Chance
The Wheels of Chance - A Bicycling Idyll follows the adventures of a draper's assistant who, having brought an ancient bicycle, sets off on …
Utopia of Usurers
In Utopia of Usurers, G. K. Chesterton presents a sharp critique of capitalism, challenging the prevailing narratives that support it. With …