Humorists

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From Hogarth to Noel Coward

Paul Johnson

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Harper Collins
15 November 2018

Biography; Literary studies: general; History: specific events & topics; Humour

In Intellectuals, Paul Johnson offered a fascinating portrait of the minds that have shaped the modern world. In Creators, he examined a host of outstanding and prolific creative spirits. And in Heroes, he brought together a galaxy of commanding figures from the annals of Western history. Now Johnson turns his impressive intellect and piercing insight to the finest wits of the Western world.

Humorists features fascinating and insightful biographical portraits of the greatest wits in history—a diverse cast of legendary funnymen who got a grand kick out of life. Johnson’s selective survey includes Benjamin Franklin and the Marx Brothers, Charles Dickens and Damon Runyon, W. C. Fields and Samuel Johnson, William Hogarth and James Thurber, and features their darkest humor, broadest satire, bawdiest wit, most biting sarcasm, and more. An entertaining and erudite collection, Humorists showcases some of our sharpest minds reflecting on the human condition—its follies, pretensions, and foibles—with that greatest of all gifts: humor.

By: Paul Johnson
Imprint: Harper Collins
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 223g
ISBN: 9780061825927
ISBN 10: 0061825921
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 15 November 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul Johnson is a historian whose work ranges over the millennia and the whole gamut of human activities. His History of Christianity and History of the Jews explore the religious dimension, his Modern Times encapsulates the twentieth century, and his Art: A New History is the story of visual culture in all its forms, from prehistoric times to today. He regularly writes book reviews for several UK magazines and newspapers, such as the Literary Review and the Spectator, and he lectures around the world. He lives in London, England.

Reviews for Humorists: From Hogarth to Noel Coward

""Warmly appealing ... This book's long view, and its deep eccentricities, are what give it a burnished glow ... It's a pleasure to sit around the gently crackling fire that is Mr. Johnson's mind."" -- New York Times ""Johnson assembles a truly enlightening and readable history of humor."" -- Washington Post ""A rich set of essays ... Johnson casts a wide net and he hauls in good material ... Fine anecdotes, examples, and insights ... Handsomely written."" -- The Economist ""Johnson masterfully weaves a narrative line among the figures, many of whom don't spring to mind as comic, with a deep appreciation for their wit in writing, filmmaking, painting, and living."" -- Booklist (starred review)