The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 1: Essays, Sketches, and Letters

Artemus Ward

1834–1867

Best known for the comic persona Artemus Ward, this 19th-century American humorist helped shape the style of newspaper satire and stage lecturing that later influenced Mark Twain. His writing mixed deadpan absurdity with sharp observations about public life, making him a standout voice of his era.