Humorists by Paul Johnson
A collection of biographical portraits of some of the greatest humorists and wits in history, including Benjamin Franklin and the Marx Brothers, Charles Dickens and Damon Runyon, W C Fields and Samuel Johnson, William Hogarth and James Thurber.
"Warmly appealing.. This book's long view, and its deep eccentricities, are what give it a burnished glow ... It's a pleasure to sit around the gently crackling fire that is Mr. Johnson's mind." -- New York Times "Johnson assembles a truly enlightening and readable history of humor." -- Washington Post "A rich set of essays ... Johnson casts a wide net and he hauls in good material ... Fine anecdotes, examples, and insights ... Handsomely written." -- The Economist "Johnson masterfully weaves a narrative line among the figures, many of whom don't spring to mind as comic, with a deep appreciation for their wit in writing, filmmaking, painting, and living." -- Booklist (starred review)
Paul Johnson is a historian whose work ranges over the millennia and the whole gamut of human activities. He regularly writes book reviews for several UK magazines and newspapers, such as the Literary Review and The Spectator, and he lectures around the world. He lives in London, England.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780061825927 |
| ISBN 10 | 0061825921 |
| Title | Humorists |
| Author | Paul Johnson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2011-12-15 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
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