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Lifetime: 1888 - 1939 Passed: ≈ 85 years ago

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Heywood Broun

Books by Heywood Broun

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Pieces of Hate and other Enthusiasms

This book is a collection of humorous short stories about ordinary instances in daily life. We learn many interesting things about life, such as how to court women successfully, what it feels like to be a god, and why sometimes it would be a good ide...

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Seeing Things at Night

Comedy Fiction
Comedy Short Stories Witty Observation Laughter Humor Humorous Everyday Life Funny Situations Amusement

An entertaining and lighthearted collection of short stories that capture the humor and absurdity found in everyday life. Heywood Broun's witty observations and keen eye for the comedic in seemingly mundane situations will leave readers chuckling and...

A.E.F.: With General Pershing and the American Forces Cover image

A.E.F.: With General Pershing and the American Forces

In 1917, the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) arrived in Europe to fight alongside the French and British allied forces. American journalist Heywood Broun followed the AEF and reported on their experiences. He published these sketches in book fo...

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Our Army at the Front

During the US deployment in Europe in the final years of the Great War (WWI), the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) was accompanied by notable New York Tribune war correspondent, Heywood Broun. Although Broun better known (and remembered) as a sport...