The Benchley Roundup

Author : Robert C. Benchley
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0226042189

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The Benchley Roundup by Robert C. Benchley Pdf

Robert C. Benchley's sketches and articles, published in periodicals like Life, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker, earned him a reputation as one of the sharpest humorists of his time; his influence—on contemporaries such as E. B. White, James Thurber, and S. J. Perelman, or followers like Woody Allen, Steve Martin, and Richard Pryor—has left an indelible mark on the American comic tradition. The Benchley Roundup collects those pieces, selected by Benchley's son Nathaniel, "which seem to stand up best over the years"-a compendium of the most endearing and enduring work from one of America's funniest and most penetrating wits. "It took me fifteen years to discover that I had no talent for writing, but I couldn't give it up because by then I was too famous." —Robert Benchley

Author : Robert Benchley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : American wit and humor
ISBN : 0060904615

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The Benchley Roundup by Robert Benchley Pdf

Author : Robert Benchley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : American wit and humor
ISBN : OCLC:8748730

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The Benchley Roundup by Robert Benchley Pdf

"Robert C. Benchley's sketches and articles, published in periodicals like "Life," "Vanity Fair," and "The New Yorker," earned him a reputation as one of the sharpest humorists of his time; his influence--on contemporaries such as E.B. White, James Thurber, and S.J. Perelman, or followers like Woody Allen, Steve Martin, and Richard Pryor--has left an indelible mark on the American comic tradition. "The Benchley Roundup "collects those pieces, selected by Benchley's son Nathaniel, "which seem to stand up best over the years"--A compendium of the most endearing and enduring work from one of America's funniest and most penetrating wits."It took me fifteen years to discover that I had no talent for writing, but I couldn't give it up because by then I was too famous."--Robert Benchley.

Author : Robert Benchley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:16513688

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The Benchley Round-up by Robert Benchley Pdf

Author : Robert Benchley
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1970-01-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780486224107

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Benchley Lost and Found by Robert Benchley Pdf

39 pieces show Benchley at the height of his writing.

Author : Gordon E. Ernst
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1995-05-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780313388002

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Robert Benchley by Gordon E. Ernst Pdf

This book is the first full-length annotated bibliography of the works of humorist Robert Benchley. It contains chapters on his books, essays, newspaper writings, dramatic criticism, plus a filmography and a discography. Also included is a chapter on secondary sources about his life. When humorist Robert Benchley died in 1945 at the age of 56, he left behind a large body of little-known material. Some of this material was collected into book form during and after Benchley's lifetime, but much of it remains uncollected. This annotated bibliography brings together in one volume citations to most of Benchley's collected and uncollected works. The volume contains chapters on Benchley's books, essays, newspaper writings, dramatic criticism, secondary sources about him, a filmography, and a discography. The books chapter contains all of Benchley's major books and lists the contents of each. The chapters on his essays and newspaper writings detail his work for such publications as the New Yorker, Life, Liberty, Vanity Fair, the New York Tribune, New York World, and the Chicago Tribune. The dramatic criticism chapter contains all his theater reviews, for Life and the New Yorker, with the titles of the reviewed plays and the authors for each. Entries are numbered, cross-referenced, and indexed to assist the reader.

Author : Steven H. Gale
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-14
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781317362272

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Encyclopedia of American Humorists by Steven H. Gale Pdf

First published in 1988, this book contains entries on famous American Humorists. Humor has been present in American literature, from the beginning, and has developed characteristics that reflect the American character, both regional and national. Although American literature was, in the past, treated as inferior to British literature, there has always been a large popular audience for the genre, which this book shows. The figures with entries in this encyclopedia not only amuse in their writing, but also aim to enlighten- setting out to expose the foibles and foolishness of society and the individuals who compose it. It is the manner in which these authors try to accomplish this end that determines whether they appear in the volume. Indeed, the book will demonstrate that the best humor has at its base, a ready understanding of human nature.

Author : George Woodcock
Publisher : Springer
Page : 788 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1983-04-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781349170661

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Twentieth Century Fiction by George Woodcock Pdf

Author : Warren French
Publisher : Springer
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1980-11-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781349164165

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Twentieth Century American Literature by Warren French Pdf

Author : Tracy Chevalier
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1032 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781135314101

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Encyclopedia of the Essay by Tracy Chevalier Pdf

This groundbreaking new source of international scope defines the essay as nonfictional prose texts of between one and 50 pages in length. The more than 500 entries by 275 contributors include entries on nationalities, various categories of essays such as generic (such as sermons, aphorisms), individual major works, notable writers, and periodicals that created a market for essays, and particularly famous or significant essays. The preface details the historical development of the essay, and the alphabetically arranged entries usually include biographical sketch, nationality, era, selected writings list, additional readings, and anthologies

Author : Jody C. Baumgartner
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 809 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-07
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9798216046639

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American Political Humor [2 volumes] by Jody C. Baumgartner Pdf

This two-volume set surveys the profound impact of political humor and satire on American culture and politics over the years, paying special attention to the explosion of political humor in today's wide-ranging and turbulent media environment. Historically, there has been a tendency to regard political satire and humor as a sideshow to the wider world of American politics—entertaining and sometimes insightful, but ultimately only of modest interest to students and others surveying the trajectory of American politics and culture. This set documents just how mistaken that assumption is. By examining political humor and satire throughout US history, these volumes not only illustrate how expressions of political satire and humor reflect changes in American attitudes about presidents, parties, and issues but also how satirists, comedians, cartoonists, and filmmakers have helped to shape popular attitudes about landmark historical events, major American institutions and movements, and the nation's political leaders and cultural giants. Finally, this work examines how today's brand of political humor may be more influential than ever before in shaping American attitudes about the nation in which we live.

Author : Zeke Jarvis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781440829956

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Make 'em Laugh! by Zeke Jarvis Pdf

This lighthearted and eye-opening book explores the role of comedy in cultural and political critiques of American society from the past century. This unprecedented look at the history of satire in America showcases the means by which our society is informed by humor—from the way we examine the news, to how we communicate with each other, to what we seek out for entertainment. From biographical information to critical reception of material and personalities, the book features humorists from both literary and popular culture settings spanning the past 100 years. Through its 180 entries, this comprehensive volume covers a range of artists—individuals such as Joan Rivers, Hunter S. Thompson, and Chris Rock—and topics, including vaudeville, cartoons, and live performances. The content is organized by media and genre to showcase connections between writers and performers. Chapters include an alphabetical listing of humorists grouped by television and film stars, stand-up and performance comics, literary humorists, and humorists in popular print.

Author : Arthur Power Dudden
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : American wit and humor
ISBN : 9780195050547

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American Humor by Arthur Power Dudden Pdf

Originally appearing as an issue of American Quarterly, these essays take a close look at American humor from revolutionary times to the present day, focusing in particular on the neglected trends of the past fifty years.

Author : Wes D. Gehring
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1617034037

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Groucho and W.C. Fields by Wes D. Gehring Pdf

Author : Robert E. Drennan
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781510724396

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Great American Wit by Robert E. Drennan Pdf

The perfect gift for the snarky literature fan in your life! “Stop looking at the world through rose-colored bifocals.” “His mind is so open, the wind whistles through it.” “You can’t teach an old dogma new tricks.” Ever wonder where these sayings came from? For decades, the dining room of New York’s legendary Algonquin Hotel was a hub of letters and humor. Cocktails swirled as writers, humorists, actors, and critics poked fun at culture, the arts, and one another. In this lively tribute, today’s readers will come to understand why Robert Benchley, George S. Kaufman, and Dorothy Parker represent the epitome of quips and comebacks—wit that still packs a punch decades later. Each chapter contains: A short biographical sketch A photo of the great American wit Handpicked collection of quotes and anecdotes Packaged in a contemporary cover, this is the perfect gift or coffee table book. Discover the sarcasm, double entendres, insults, and jabs that earned these sharp minds the collective title of “the Vicious Circle.”