Phoenixiana: Or Sketches And Burlesques

By John Phoenix

Book Overview

""Phoenixiana: Or Sketches And Burlesques"" is a collection of humorous essays and satirical sketches written by John Phoenix, a pseudonym for American humorist George Horatio Derby. Originally published in 1855, the book features a wide range of topics, including politics, society, and daily life, all approached with a witty and irreverent tone. The essays are written in a variety of styles, from parody to mock-seriousness, and are filled with puns, wordplay, and absurd situations. The book also includes several illustrations by the author himself. Overall, ""Phoenixiana"" is a delightful and entertaining read for anyone who enjoys clever and lighthearted humor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163236497
• ISBN13: 9781163236499
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"