Project Gutenberg 2004-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 655 Ward, Artemus 1834 1867 Browne, Charles Farrar The Complete Works of Artemus Ward (HTML edition) Produced by Anonymous Volunteers and David Widger "The Complete Works of Artemus Ward" by Artemus Ward is a collection of humorous writings written during the mid-19th century. The book features a variety of essays, sketches, and letters that reflect the comedic and satirical observations of Charles Farrar Browne, the man behind the pseudonym Artemis Ward, who became known for his wit and unique style. The writings delve into various topics, including social issues, personal anecdotes from his life as a showman, and commentary on contemporary events, with an emphasis on the absurdities of human nature. At the start of the work, we are introduced to the author through a biographical sketch that recounts his upbringing and his path to becoming a celebrated humorist. The opening chapters present a rich tapestry of his encounters within the entertainment world, showcasing his interactions with both audience and celebrities, including notable historical figures. Noteworthy pieces such as his "business letters" humorously detail his showman's perspective, using a distinct speech style that underscores the comical content. Additionally, Ward's satirical views on religion, politics, and societal norms provide insight into the culture of his time, all delivered with a sharp humor that reflects both charm and social critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American wit and humor PS Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 700568 2025-07-03T09:35:01.487885 text/html 675006 2012-08-04T06:45:14 text/html 2333827 2025-07-03T09:35:17.271802 application/epub+zip 2347205 2025-07-03T09:35:07.035852 application/epub+zip 346169 2025-07-03T09:35:04.055882 application/epub+zip 2943395 2025-07-03T09:35:23.179783 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2894647 2025-07-03T09:35:14.780809 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 577756 2022-09-04T03:48:07.693180 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 595551 2025-07-03T09:34:59.052869 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 590893 2012-08-04T06:44:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18323 2025-07-03T09:35:23.315764 application/rdf+xml 16748 2025-07-03T09:35:04.615868 image/jpeg 3708 2025-07-03T09:35:04.330865 image/jpeg 244284 2012-08-04T06:46:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 2430562 2012-08-04T06:46:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 2525184 2025-07-03T09:35:01.752855 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