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Billings, Josh
1818
1885
Shaw, Henry Wheeler
Shaw, Henry W.
Nast, Thomas
1840
1902
Nast, Thos. (Thomas)
The Complete Works of Josh Billings
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"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.)
Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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American wit and humor
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Category: Humour
Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
Category: American Literature
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