Project Gutenberg 2002-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 154 Ward, Artemus 1834 1867 Browne, Charles Farrar The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 3: Stories and Romances This etext was produced by anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteers "The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 3: Stories and Romances" by Artemus Ward (the pen name of Charles Farrar Browne) is a collection of humorous short stories and romances that reflect the comedic style prevalent during the mid-19th century, particularly in the United States. Written in a satirical and often irreverent tone, the book captures various societal themes and characters, showcasing the quirks of love, fate, and human nature in a light-hearted manner. The stories draw on elements of romance and farce, blending different literary techniques and narrative forms typical of the time. The collection features a variety of stories, including "Moses the Sassy," where a fireman grapples with his noble lineage, and "Marion," which delves into the complexities of love amidst societal constraints. Through characters like William Barker, who must prove his worth for love, and Reginald Gloverson, whose unfortunate demise leaves his many wives in turmoil, Ward crafts narratives that elicit both laughter and reflection. Each tale is imbued with absurdity, wit, and a keen observation of human folly, making it a delightful read for those interested in classic American humor and storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American wit and humor PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: American Literature 95471 2025-10-02T06:44:44.086909 text/html 95292 2025-01-08T19:41:28.812143 text/html 139721 2025-10-02T06:44:49.929859 application/epub+zip 139263 2025-10-02T06:44:47.370891 application/epub+zip 102135 2025-10-02T06:44:46.232891 application/epub+zip 346669 2025-10-02T06:44:51.621865 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 338808 2025-10-02T06:44:49.207917 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 245681 2022-09-02T09:10:22.582170 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 78770 2025-10-02T06:44:43.852882 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 73355 2021-01-08T18:36:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17379 2025-10-02T06:44:51.736845 application/rdf+xml 24805 2025-10-02T06:44:46.715870 image/jpeg 4866 2025-10-02T06:44:46.471868 image/jpeg 31092 2021-01-08T18:36:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 139652 2025-10-02T06:44:44.095898 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia