
audiobook
Sheared Cream o’ Wit
By the Way
Foreword
Random Smiles
Juvenile Jests
Frenzied Finance
Disciples of Hippocrates
Legal Luminaries
Clerical Comicalities
Khaki Klad
This spirited anthology gathers four decades of clever quips, short verses and playful sketches from newspapers, magazines and literary journals of the early twentieth century. The selections range from dead‑pan one‑liners to gently absurd dialogues, each chosen for its ability to spark a smile without demanding a long commitment. The editor’s love of the craft shines through, offering a mosaic of cultural references that feel both nostalgic and surprisingly fresh.
Listeners will find material that works as a quick lift during a commute, a lighthearted interlude in a family gathering, or a witty garnish for a speech or presentation. The humor is gentle enough for a broad audience yet clever enough to reward those who enjoy a dash of wordplay and observational irony. In a world that often feels heavy, the collection invites a brief, bright pause, letting laughter ripple through everyday moments.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (144K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Private, 1923.
Credits
Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
Oct 23, 2022
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
A compiler of early 20th-century humor, best known for gathering jokes, anecdotes, and witty lines into a lively collection meant to brighten everyday life. His surviving public record is slim, which gives his work a little of the charm of a rediscovered curiosity.
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