Vintage Movie Book "20000 Leagues Under The Sea Or David Copperfield" By Robert Benchley comedic buy columnist

Title: 20000 leagues under the sea Or David Copperfield

Author: Robert Benchley

Publisher: Henry Holt and Company

Year: 1929

Edition: 6th printing

Pages: 233

Pictures in Book: no

Book Measures: 7 1/2 * 5 * 1"

Condition Book: Great, rubbed on edges, slight fraying

an on line review and description that tells the story better then I could
This was a pleasant collection of a variety of essays and short articles written by Benchley and published in several different magazines of the times. Benchley had a fertile mind for the use of wordplay. His little works displayed a strong knowledge of puns and farce. The title of the book itself has no actual meaning related to the contents. He just liked the title. All of these short pieces were written before his relationship with “The New Yorker” magazine came into effect. One of his best customers seemed to be the “Detroit Athletic Club News,” followed by “Life” magazine. Each of them was a treat to read. His type of humor has buy virtually disappeared from the American scene, as has similar material by his fellow Algonquin Round Table members. His works are hard to find.

Interesting look at a comedic columnist from the early 20th century.

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