Constance Rourke (336 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Stepping out of the darkness, the American emerges upon the stage of history as a new character, as puzzling to himself as to others. American Humor, Constance Rourke's pioneering "study of the national character," singles out the archetypal figures of the Yankee peddler, the backwoodsman, and the blackface minstrel to illuminate the fundamental role of popular culture in fashioning a distinctive American sensibility. A memorable performance in its own right, American Humor crackles with the jibes and jokes of generations while presenting a striking picture of a vagabond nation in perpetual self-pursuit. Davy Crockett and Henry James, Jim Crow and Emily Dickinson rub shoulders in a work that inspired such later critics as Pauline Kael and Lester Bangs and which still has much to say about the America of Bob Dylan and Thomas Pynchon, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Stepping out of the darkness, the American emerges upon the stage of history as a new character, as puzzling to himself as to others. American Humor, Constance Rourke's pioneering "study of the national character," singles out the archetypal figures of the Yankee peddler, the backwoodsman, and the blackface minstrel to illuminate the fundamental role of popular culture in fashioning a distinctive American sensibility. A memorable performance in its own right, American Humor crackles with the jibes and jokes of generations while presenting a striking picture of a vagabond nation in perpetual self-pursuit. Davy Crockett and Henry James, Jim Crow and Emily Dickinson rub shoulders in a work that inspired such later critics as Pauline Kael and Lester Bangs and which still has much to say about the America of Bob Dylan and Thomas Pynchon, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Condition: Good. Rep. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Unknown binding. Condition: Good. Paperback. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show light edge wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Soft cover. Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. Vintage paperback with wear to covers and edges. Spine has an older repair. Underlining and handwritten markings are present throughout the book. Binding remains intact and pages are readable. Please see photos for actual condition. American Humor: A Study of the National Character by Constance Rourke. Vintage Doubleday Anchor Book A12 paperback. This is a well-used reading copy with underlining and handwritten markings throughout. The spine has an older repair, and the covers show noticeable age and wear. Binding remains intact and the text is fully readable. Please review all photos carefully for condition.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Thus.

Condition: Fine. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. MacDonald, James (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. In good condition; moderate soiling and light scuffing to boards; heavier soiling to spine affecting brightness of lettering; dark toning outside edges of book; light toning to clean interior; binding sound. 262 numbered pages. Red cloth boards with gold stamped lettering on spine. 8 3/4 x 6 1/8 in.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Blue DJ, edge worn, cover and text solid, 12 color plates. Birds.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. There is some wear to the cover. The book has wear on the corners. There may be some marks in or on the book. Books are stored on a bookshelf in A/C. They are in a dark room and are well maintained. If you have any questions or concerns about this book please contact me. The Roots of American Culture and Other Essays by Constance Rourke 1942. There is some wear to the cover. The book has wear on the corners. There may be some marks in or on the book. Books are stored on a bookshelf in A/C. They are in a dark room and are well maintained. If you have any questions or concerns about this book please contact me. Modified Item: No. Topic: United States. Binding: Hardcover. Author: Constance Rourke. Subject: History. Language: English. Publisher: Harcourt, Brace and Company. …

Hardback. Condition: Good.

Hardcover. No Jacket. 6 preliminary leaves, 3-342 pages : color frontispiece, illustrations, color plates ; 23 cm. ; blue cloth with silver lettering. Spine sun-darkened; covers soiled. Front hinge started. MacDonald, James (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition NAP. HB&Co 1936 First Edition NAP Very Good/ No dj, light wear to blue cloth with silver lettering. Pos penned inside cover dated "November 30, 1936". 342 pages with index. Illustrated birds in color plates, 8 are present, 4 are missing they are frontispiece page 175, 195, 275. HEAVY ITEM 2.0 Pounds. Size: 9 x 6 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches. No Exp.…

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Meets the good condition guidelines. Has tearing. Has wear. Five star seller - Buy with confidence.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Meets the good condition guidelines. Has wear. Five star seller - Buy with confidence.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Missing dust jacket. Meets the acceptable condition guidelines. Has wear. Five star seller - Buy with confidence.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.