Traits Of American Humor By Native Authors V2

Traits Of American Humor By Native Authors V2 is a book that explores the unique characteristics of American humor through the works of native authors. The author of the book, Thomas Chandler Haliburton, takes readers on a journey through the witty and satirical writings of some of America's most renowned humorists.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of American humor. The first section delves into the use of irony and satire in American humor, while the second section explores the role of exaggeration and hyperbole. The third section examines the use of regional dialects and colloquialisms in American humor, and the fourth section looks at the influence of American folklore and tall tales.Throughout the book, Haliburton provides insightful commentary on each author's work, highlighting the unique traits that make American humor so distinctive. The authors featured in the book include Mark Twain, James Russell Lowell, Artemus Ward, and many others.Overall, Traits Of American Humor By Native Authors V2 is a fascinating exploration of the various elements that make up American humor. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and evolution of American literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Born in 1796 in Windsor, lawyer Thomas Chandler Haliburton, was one of the first Canadian authors. A longtime member of Parliment, some critics have regarded him as the last of the exponents of Tory principles and this book certainly asserts this notion.