The Sense Of Humor (1921)

By Max Eastman

Book Overview

The Sense of Humor is a book written by Max Eastman and published in 1921. The book explores the nature of humor and its role in human life. Eastman argues that humor is an essential part of human psychology, serving as a way to cope with the challenges and uncertainties of life. He examines the different types of humor, from the gentle and playful to the biting and satirical, and discusses the ways in which humor can be used to criticize society and challenge established norms. Throughout the book, Eastman draws on examples from literature, philosophy, and everyday life to illustrate his points and provide a comprehensive analysis of the sense of humor. The Sense of Humor is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on the role of humor in human life.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: 1165102927
• ISBN13: 9781165102921
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"