The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 3: Stories and Romances   By: Artemus Ward (1834-1867)

I recently finished reading The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 3: Stories and Romances by Artemus Ward, and I was thoroughly impressed by the wit and humor displayed in the collection. Ward's unique storytelling style and hilarious anecdotes kept me entertained from start to finish.

What I appreciate most about Ward's writing is his ability to blend humor with social commentary, offering a satirical take on various aspects of society. His sharp wit and clever wordplay made me laugh out loud several times while reading.

Additionally, Ward's use of colorful characters and vivid descriptions helped bring his stories to life, making it easy to imagine the scenes unfolding before my eyes. I found myself fully engrossed in each story, eager to see how it would play out.

Overall, I highly recommend The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 3: Stories and Romances to anyone looking for a light-hearted and enjoyable read. Ward's unique storytelling style and comedic genius make this collection a must-read for fans of humorous literature.

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My story opens in the classic presinks of Bostin. In the parler of a bloated aristocratic mansion on Bacon street sits a luvly young lady, whose hair is cuvered ore with the frosts of between 17 Summers. She has just sot down to the piany, and is warblin the popler ballad called "Smells of the Notion," in which she tells how, with pensiv thought, she wandered by a C beat shore. The son is settin in its horizon, and its gorjus light pores in a golden meller flud through the winders, and makes the young lady twict as beautiful nor what she was before, which is onnecessary... Continue reading book >>