Laughter Therapy: 63 Classic Books of Humorous Tales - The Wrong Twin Perkins of Portland Alex the Great On With Torchy Love Among the Lions etc

Mark Twain, O. Henry, Rudolf Erich Raspe, John Kendrick Bangs, Honoré de Balzac, Richard Marsh, S. R. Crockett, Israel Zangwill, Anne Warner, E.F. Benson, Ring Lardner, Anita Loos, Robert W. Chambers, F. Anstey, W. W. Jacobs, Ellis Parker Butler, Stephen Leacock, Richmal Crompton, Thorne Smith, Charles Battell Loomis, Charles Heber Clark, Howard Roger Garis, Terry Southern, Lucretia P. Hale, Dornford Yates, J Storer Clouston, A. S. M. Hutchinson, Harry Leon Wilson, Peter Newell, Daisy Ashford, W. Heath Robinson, Charles Eustace Merriman, Marietta Holley, Robert Fitzgerald, George V. Hobart, Sewell Ford, H. C. Witwer, Finley Peter Dunne, W. A. Darlington, Henry Wallace Phillips, Wallace Irwin, Kendell Foster Crossen, Wallace Irvin, Lawrence Daniel Fogg, F. Morton Howard, H. H. Sir Bashford

Summary

Laughter Therapy: 63 Classic Books of Humorous Tales is a vast and vibrant anthology that explores the rich tradition of humorous literature. Spanning a wide range of styles from satirical wit to slapstick humor, this collection features stories that highlight human folly and celebrate life's absurdities through laughter. This anthology skillfully brings together works from the golden age of humor writing, amidst the flourishing of literary realism and the early inklings of modernist experimentation. Within its pages, readers will encounter stories that have stood the test of time, each offering delightful insights into personalities, societies, and universal comedic situations. The anthology is a testament to the diverse genius of its illustrious contributors, including the likes of Mark Twain, O. Henry, and Richmal Crompton, among others. These authors, varied in background yet unified in their literary purpose, weave narratives that reflect the socio-cultural experiences of their times. Aligned with the historical and cultural movements of their eras, their stories draw upon the zeitgeist with humor as a bridge across different epochs. Collectively, their voices create an enriching tapestry that deepens the theme of humor as an essential, cathartic experience throughout history. Readers of Laughter Therapy are afforded a unique opportunity to traverse a multitude of perspectives and styles within a single volume, making it an indispensable addition to any literary enthusiast's collection. This anthology serves as an educational beacon and an invitation to reflect on the human condition through the lens of humor. Its breadth of insights fosters dialogue between the tales, offering significant educational value and entertainment, bringing fresh appreciation to humor's timeless role in literature and life.

Available since: 03/04/2025.

Print length: 3000 pages.

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