The Signet Book of American Humor - Softcover

 
9780451210586: The Signet Book of American Humor

Synopsis

Reflecting the wide range of cultural influences in America, from Yiddish inflections to African-American cadences, this compendium of the nation's humor includes Garrison Keillor, Fannie Flagg, Edgar Allan Poe, Fran Leibowitz, Mark Twain, H. L. Mencken, and many others. Reprint.

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About the Author

Regina Barreca, is a professor of English at the University of Connecticut. She writes for the Chicago Tribune, Hartford Courant, New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Ms. and other publications, and has appeared, often as a repeat guest, on 20/20, 48 Hours, and The Today Show.

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