The Complete Works of Josh Billings by Josh Billings
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About this eBook
| Author | Billings, Josh, 1818-1885 |
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| Illustrator | Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902 |
| Title | The Complete Works of Josh Billings |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Complete Works of Josh Billings" by Josh Billings is a collection of comedic essays and writings written in the late 19th century. This compilation showcases the wit and humor of Billings, a well-known American humorist, as he tackles a range of topics through a uniquely quirky lens, often employing playful language and unconventional spellings. At the start of the work, the introduction emphasizes the widespread recognition and influence of Josh Billings, highlighting his ability to blend humor with wisdom. The Transcriber's Note explains the idiosyncratic spellings preserved from the original text. Billings' writing style is light-hearted, embodying a blend of satire and insightful commentary, as he begins to explore themes like contentment, marriage, and social behaviors with curves of cleverness and relatable observations, setting the tone for the entertaining essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36556 |
| Release Date | Jun 29, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 189 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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