Essays on American Humor: Blair through the Ages FROM THE PUBLISHER
Historical and biographical essays, source-and-influence studies, and analyses of texts constitute the bulk of the book.
FROM THE CRITICS
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Twenty essays by scholar of American humor Blair (1900-92) originally published between 1928 and 1989. He discusses writers, such as poet Julia A. Moore, E. B. White, and Mark Twain; subjects such as Mike Fink, Davey Crockett, and the American version of Baron Munchausen; and topics such as wartime and southwestern humor. The collection ends with a short story in which he demonstrates his ideas. Paper edition (unseen), $17.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)