The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 1: Essays, Sketches, and Letters by Ward
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"The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 1: Essays, Sketches, and Letters" by Ward is a collection of humorous writings, likely penned during the mid-19th century. This compilation showcases the wit and satire of Charles Farrar Browne, who wrote under the pseudonym Artemus Ward, embodying the character of a comical showman engaging with various social and cultural themes, including politics, entertainment, and more personal reflections. The opening of the volume introduces
readers to the unique style and humor of Artemus Ward through a business letter. In this letter, he humorously requests a local editor to promote his traveling show that features moral bears, a kangaroo, and wax figures of famous historical figures. This sets the tone for the framework of absurdity and satire that characterizes Ward's writing. Ward's tone is engagingly casual, with a playful mix of humor and social commentary that reflects his views on the entertainment industry and the eccentricities of contemporary society. The text captures his perspective and penchant for playful exaggeration, preparing readers for the eclectic mix of essays and sketches that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ward, Artemus, 1834-1867 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 1: Essays, Sketches, and Letters |
| Credits | This etext was produced by anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteers |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3271 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2002 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 485 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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