Why The World Laughs (1912)

By Charles Johnston

Book Overview

""Why The World Laughs"" is a book written by Charles Johnston and published in 1912. The book explores the reasons why people laugh and what makes something funny. Johnston examines the different types of humor, from slapstick to satire, and discusses the role of laughter in society. He also looks at the history of comedy, tracing its roots back to ancient Greece and Rome, and explores how humor has evolved over time. Throughout the book, Johnston provides examples of humorous anecdotes and jokes to illustrate his points. ""Why The World Laughs"" is a fascinating exploration of the human experience of humor and is a must-read for anyone interested in the psychology of laughter.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: 1120956692
• ISBN13: 9781120956699
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"