If anyone can suggests some books about the history of humorous writing or humor in literary fiction, it'd be appreciated.
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That is a hard call. I don't think I've heard any recommended.
I'll start a search.
In the mean time have you read 'Naked Came the Manatee'?
I'll start a search.
In the mean time have you read 'Naked Came the Manatee'?
heres a collection listing the best humor books. enjoy.
http://www.mikegerber.com/CoreCollection.html
http://www.mikegerber.com/CoreCollection.html
If I can dredge up my own thread to answer my own question, The Oxford Book of Humorous Prose seems to fit both of these criteria, at least regarding English language humor.
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There's another thread in this forum, "Books on Humor Writing", started by Serena Casey -- a whole bunch of us chimed in on a similar topic, you might find something useful there.
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