A short, humorous biography of famous people from 5000 BC to 1914. -- S. McGaughey From the Introduction, "The editor begs leave to inform the public...
The Publisher is a collection of humorous poems by Australian writer C.J. Dennis, published in 1915. The poems satirize aspects of Australian society,...
The Briefless Barrister, a humorous poem by John Godfrey Saxe, satirizes the legal profession. The poem's protagonist, a lawyer without clients, lamen...
Alexander Pope's "Epigram, Engraved on the Collar of a Dog" is a brief, satirical poem written in the form of a couplet. It humorously addresses the n...
''Bizarre'' by Lawton Mackall is a collection of humorous essays that offer a fresh and insightful perspective on ordinary objects and events. Through...
Arthur Bingham Walkley's *Pastiche and Prejudice* is a collection of essays that showcase his keen wit and insightful observations on a wide range of...
This book is a collection of ten humorous verses by Lord Alfred Douglas, known for his wit and sharp social commentary. The poems are playful, lighthe...
Cobwebs from a Library Corner is a collection of 57 humorous essays and poems by John Kendrick Bangs. Bangs was known for his sharp wit and playful se...
This collection of poems, known as 'The Circus', is a lighthearted and often satirical exploration of everyday life, human nature, and the absurdities...