American humor
Constance Rourke
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American humor
Published
1931
Publisher
Harcourt, Brace and Company
Pages
324
Description
"Stepping out of the darkness, the American emerges upon the stage of history as a new character, as puzzling to himself as to others. American Humor, Constance Rourke's pioneering "study of the national character," singles out the archetypal figures of the Yankee peddler, the backwoodsman, and the blackface minstrel to illuminate the fundamental role of popular culture in fashioning a distinctive American sensibility. A memorable performance in its own right: American Humor crackles with the jibes and jokes of generations while presenting a striking picture of a vagabond nation in perpetual self-pursuit. Davy Crockett and Henry James, Jim Crow and Emily Dickinson rub shoulders in a work that inspired such later critics as Pauline Kael and Lester Bangs and which still has much to say about the America of Bob Dylan and Thomas Pynchon, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush."--BOOK JACKET.
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How many pages are in American humor?
This edition of American humor has approximately 324 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read American humor?
For most readers, American humor typically takes between 6h 45m and 4h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 81,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 81,000 words
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What is the word count of American humor?
The estimated word count for American humor is approximately 81,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of American humor?
American humor was written by Constance Rourke.
When was American humor published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1931. The original work may have been published on a different date.