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Niblo, George
Step Lively! A Carload of the Funniest Yarns that Ever Crossed the Footlights
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"Step Lively! A Carload of the Funniest Yarns that Ever Crossed the Footlights" by George Niblo is a humorous collection of comedic anecdotes, sketches, and tales, written in the early 20th century. The book is representative of the light-hearted entertainment popular in this period, particularly in vaudeville and theater circles. The likely topic revolves around comedic observations of everyday life, showcasing the author's knack for humor in a variety of situations. In this collection, Niblo shares a range of whimsical stories and characters, often drawing from his experiences in the theater and interactions with peculiar personalities. The tales range from amusing encounters with eccentric townsfolk and absurd situations during travel, to playful reflections on marriage and societal quirks. Throughout, there is a light, conversational tone as the narrator invites readers to laugh along with his misadventures and the quirky scenarios he finds himself in, highlighting the inherent humor in the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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American wit and humor
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