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Of All Things

Everyday Nuisances Taken Seriously

by Robert Benchley ...

Short pieces on the small indignities of modern life - dentists, family photographs, French lessons, the man in the next seat. Benchley was drama critic for Life and then the New Yorker, and half the American humorists of the next generation copied his timing. This edition is bound with 58 plates of painting from 1881 to 1929, among them Charles Dana Gibson, Edvard Munch and George Bellows. ... Read more

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Short pieces on the small indignities of modern life - dentists, family photographs, French lessons, the man in the next seat. Benchley was drama critic for Life and then the New Yorker, and half the American humorists of the next generation copied his timing. This edition is bound with 58 plates of painting from 1881 to 1929, among them Charles Dana Gibson, Edvard Munch and George Bellows.
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Love Conquers All

Domestic Absurdities Observed at Close Range

by Robert Benchley ...

Short pieces on domestic warfare, office life and the impossibility of being an adult, by the man who made the modern American humorous essay. The title is ironic and the essays are about defeat. This edition binds 58 plates of painting, 1888–1929, among them Charles Dana Gibson, Edvard Munch and Louis Charlot, alongside the three parts of the text. ... Read more

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Short pieces on domestic warfare, office life and the impossibility of being an adult, by the man who made the modern American humorous essay. The title is ironic and the essays are about defeat. This edition binds 58 plates of painting, 1888–1929, among them Charles Dana Gibson, Edvard Munch and Louis Charlot, alongside the three parts of the text.
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Chips Off the Old Benchley

by Robert Benchley ...

Chips off the Old Benchley represents some of the most inspired writing the Old Master ever did; it is Benchley at his best, in his most wayward, unpredictable and hilarious moods! ... Read more

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Chips off the Old Benchley represents some of the most inspired writing the Old Master ever did; it is Benchley at his best, in his most wayward, unpredictable and hilarious moods!
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My Ten Years in a Quandary and How They Grew

by Robert Benchley ...

When Robert Benchley died in 1945, his obituaries read like love-letters from the world. Here is a collection of his short, whimsical, hilarious articles which show why.With befuddled and heroic bewilderment Benchley faces his problems. Among others are the mislaid locomotive, a dachshund who sued for libel, and a songbird who was "out to get" Benchley.It ends with five sizzling chapters of his ... Read more

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When Robert Benchley died in 1945, his obituaries read like love-letters from the world. Here is a collection of his short, whimsical, hilarious articles which show why.With befuddled and heroic bewilderment Benchley faces his problems. Among others are the mislaid locomotive, a dachshund who sued for libel, and a songbird who was "out to get" Benchley.It ends with five sizzling chapters of his
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Of All Things

by Robert Benchley ...

"Of All Things" is a delightful collection of essays by Robert Benchley, showcasing his unique wit and humor. Benchley, a prominent figure in American literature, captures the absurdities of everyday life with a light-hearted touch. His writing reflects a keen observation of human nature, often blending satire with a charming narrative style. The essays range from reflections on mundane tasks to ... Read more

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"Of All Things" is a delightful collection of essays by Robert Benchley, showcasing his unique wit and humor. Benchley, a prominent figure in American literature, captures the absurdities of everyday life with a light-hearted touch. His writing reflects a keen observation of human nature, often blending satire with a charming narrative style. The essays range from reflections on mundane tasks to
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; or, David Copperfield

by Robert Benchley ...

Robert Benchley's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; or, David Copperfield is a delightful and whimsical collection of essays that showcases the humorist's unparalleled wit and absurdist charm. A master of satire and wordplay, Benchley takes readers on a hilarious journey through a wide range of topics, blending the everyday with the bizarre in his inimitable style. From musings on modern ... Read more

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Robert Benchley's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; or, David Copperfield is a delightful and whimsical collection of essays that showcases the humorist's unparalleled wit and absurdist charm. A master of satire and wordplay, Benchley takes readers on a hilarious journey through a wide range of topics, blending the everyday with the bizarre in his inimitable style. From musings on modern
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Love Conquers All

by Robert Benchley ...

Love Conquers All is a collection of humorous essays by American writer and humorist Robert Benchley, known for his witty observations and comedic take on everyday life. Published in 1921, the book reflects Benchley’s unique ability to blend humor with insightful commentary, exploring themes of love, relationships, and the absurdities of human behavior. Each essay captures the quirks of romantic ... Read more

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Love Conquers All is a collection of humorous essays by American writer and humorist Robert Benchley, known for his witty observations and comedic take on everyday life. Published in 1921, the book reflects Benchley’s unique ability to blend humor with insightful commentary, exploring themes of love, relationships, and the absurdities of human behavior. Each essay captures the quirks of romantic
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Love Conquers All

Comic Essays on Modern Foolishness, Domestic Absurdity, and New York Social Rituals

by Robert Benchley ...

Robert Benchley's *Love Conquers All* gathers the urbane, lightly anarchic comic essays that established his reputation as a master of American humor. With mock-serious argument, deliberate understatement, conversational digression, and sudden turns toward absurdity, Benchley transforms ordinary subjects—social manners, domestic inconvenience, work, leisure, and the small tyrannies of modern life ... Read more

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Robert Benchley's *Love Conquers All* gathers the urbane, lightly anarchic comic essays that established his reputation as a master of American humor. With mock-serious argument, deliberate understatement, conversational digression, and sudden turns toward absurdity, Benchley transforms ordinary subjects—social manners, domestic inconvenience, work, leisure, and the small tyrannies of modern life
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Love Conquers All

Enriched edition. A Humorous Exploration of Love and Relationships

by Robert Benchley, Harriet Gainsborough ...

In "Love Conquers All," Robert Benchley employs his trademark wit and humor to navigate the complexities of romantic relationships, revealing both the absurdities and profundities that accompany love. The book is a delightful anthology of Benchley's essays, each marked by his distinctive style'—a blend of satire and sincerity that invites both laughter and introspection. Set against the backdrop ... Read more

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In "Love Conquers All," Robert Benchley employs his trademark wit and humor to navigate the complexities of romantic relationships, revealing both the absurdities and profundities that accompany love. The book is a delightful anthology of Benchley's essays, each marked by his distinctive style'—a blend of satire and sincerity that invites both laughter and introspection. Set against the backdrop
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Of All Things

Enriched edition. Witty Musings from Early 20th Century America: A Collection of Humorous Essays & Satirical Observations

by Robert Benchley, Harriet Gainsborough ...

In "Of All Things," Robert Benchley presents a collection of witty essays that expertly blend humor and keen observation. Written in the early 20th century, this work exemplifies Benchley's signature style, characterized by a light-hearted prose infused with a satirical edge, making ordinary subjects come alive with comedy. Each essay reflects the cultural milieu of the 1920s, capturing the ... Read more

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In "Of All Things," Robert Benchley presents a collection of witty essays that expertly blend humor and keen observation. Written in the early 20th century, this work exemplifies Benchley's signature style, characterized by a light-hearted prose infused with a satirical edge, making ordinary subjects come alive with comedy. Each essay reflects the cultural milieu of the 1920s, capturing the
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The Best of Robert Benchley

by Robert Benchley ...

''The Best of Robert Benchley'' showcases the rapier-sharp wit and absurdist humor of one of the 20th century's most influential American humorists, serving as a definitive introduction to the man who was the cornerstone of the Algonquin Round Table, an influential, witty group of New York City writers, critics, and actors—including Dorothy Parker and Robert Benchley himself—who met daily for ... Read more

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''The Best of Robert Benchley'' showcases the rapier-sharp wit and absurdist humor of one of the 20th century's most influential American humorists, serving as a definitive introduction to the man who was the cornerstone of the Algonquin Round Table, an influential, witty group of New York City writers, critics, and actors—including Dorothy Parker and Robert Benchley himself—who met daily for
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Of All Things (Summarized Edition)

Enriched edition. Humorous essays from early 20th-century America—witty observations, American humor, social satire, and unique wordplay in a light, episodic romp

by Robert Benchley, Harriet Gainsborough, Isabella Murray ...

Of All Things gathers Robert Benchley's early-1920s magazine pieces into a miscellany of urbane miniatures: mock instruction manuals, sham field reports, and domestic autopsies that anatomize the petty crises of modern life—telephones, timetables, social calls, and the terror of being thought insufficiently informed. Benchley's prose is a model of deadpan precision, balancing flippant hyperbole ... Read more

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Of All Things gathers Robert Benchley's early-1920s magazine pieces into a miscellany of urbane miniatures: mock instruction manuals, sham field reports, and domestic autopsies that anatomize the petty crises of modern life—telephones, timetables, social calls, and the terror of being thought insufficiently informed. Benchley's prose is a model of deadpan precision, balancing flippant hyperbole
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