The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 3: Stories and Romances

Name: The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 3: Stories and Romances
Author: Artemus Ward

By Artemus Ward

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A collection of short comic narratives and parodies that skewers romantic and adventure conventions through absurd situations, exaggerated characters, and deliberate verbal blunders. The pieces move between mock romances, tall-tale sea and revenge stories, and domestic farces, employing a chatty, self-mocking narrator who interrupts and digresses to heighten the comedy. Humor relies on burlesque language, misapplied grandiloquence, and satirical inversions of sentimentality, producing playful critiques of melodrama while delivering slapstick episodes, ironic reversals, and barbed social observation.

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Artemus Ward

Artemus Ward was the pen name of Charles Farrar Browne, an American humorist and writer active in the mid-19th century. Known for his satirical and comedic essays, Ward's work often reflected the social and political issues of his time, blending humor with keen observations. His most notable work, "The Complete Works of Artemus Ward," showcases a variety of essays, sketches, and letters that highlight his unique voice and wit. Through his performances and writings, he contributed significantly to the landscape of American humor, influencing future generations of comedians and writers.