On Humor The Best from American Literature

Summary: From 1929 to the latest issue, American Literaturehas been the foremost journal expressing the findings of those who study our national literature. American Literaturehas published the best work of literary historians, critics, and bibliographers, ranging from the founders of discipline to the best current critics and researchers. The longevity of this excellence lends a special distinction to the articles in America...n Literature. Presented in order of their first appearance, the articles in each volume constitute a revealing record of developing insights and important shifts of critical emphasis. Each article has opened a fresh line of inquiry, established a fresh perspective on a familiar topic, or settled a question that engaged the interest of experts. [read more]