The 50 funniest American writers

an anthology of humor from Mark Twain to the Onion

461 pages

English language

Published Dec. 19, 2011 by Library of America.

ISBN:
978-1-59853-107-7
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OCLC Number:
701019596

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3 stars (2 reviews)

Reaching back to Mark Twain and forward to contemporary masters such as David Sedaris, Roy Blount, and Bernie Mac, this book is an exclusive collection of the very best American comic writing.

1 edition

reviewed The 50 funniest American writers by Andy Borowitz (A special publication of The library of America)

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3 stars

This seemed more like a historical anthology of humour writers than a collection of actual humour. While these may possibly be some of the funniest American writers, if these were their funniest efforts then I can only say I do not share a sense of humour with Andy Borowitz. Some stories were amusing but it was very hit-and-miss, and not a single one got a real laugh out loud. So, perhaps interesting as a historical collection, but if you just want a good laugh I'd look elsewhere.

Subjects

  • American wit and humor