Project Gutenberg
2002-06-01
Public domain in the USA.
138
Ward, Artemus
1834
1867
Browne, Charles Farrar
The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 5: The London Punch Letters
This etext was produced by anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteers
"The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 5: The London Punch Letters" by Charles Farrar Browne is a satirical collection of humorous letters written in the mid-19th century, during a time when humor was evolving in American literature. The letters feature Browne's alter ego, Artemus Ward, as he navigates his experiences in London, cleverly weaving observations about British culture, politics, and society with witticism and jest. The book serves as a reflection of an American's perspective on England, filled with satire and social commentary. In these letters, Artemus Ward recounts his arrival in London, his encounters with locals, and his visits to iconic places such as the Tower of London and the British Museum. Through his unique style, he shares amusing anecdotes and critiques the customs and philosophies he observes, including his reflections on the British character and their historical figures. These writings not only entertain but also embody Browne's keen intelligence and ability to critique society lightly. The overall tone remains playful, using humor as a vehicle for commentary on serious subjects while still engaging readers with the charm and eccentricities of the author’s persona. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
en
American wit and humor
PS
Text
Category: Humour
Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
Category: American Literature
104602
2025-10-02T06:45:00.465810
text/html
104423
2025-01-08T19:41:47.325053
text/html
137045
2025-10-02T06:45:06.182792
application/epub+zip
136941
2025-10-02T06:45:03.678789
application/epub+zip
107794
2025-10-02T06:45:02.555803
application/epub+zip
335810
2025-10-02T06:45:07.897850
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
328110
2025-10-02T06:45:05.489822
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
250977
2022-09-02T09:10:40.348799
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
90035
2025-10-02T06:45:00.223826
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
84604
2021-01-08T18:36:26
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
17417
2025-10-02T06:45:08.016792
application/rdf+xml
23910
2025-10-02T06:45:03.048811
image/jpeg
4555
2025-10-02T06:45:02.798820
image/jpeg
35603
2021-01-08T18:36:26
application/octet-stream
application/zip
137105
2025-10-02T06:45:00.476841
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