9781026048771 - the treasurer's report: and other aspects of community singing di benchley, robert (8 risultati)
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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'The Treasurer's Report: And Other Aspects of Community Singing' is a quintessential collection of humorous sketches and essays by the celebrated American wit, Robert Benchley. At the heart of this volume is the titular piece, a brilliant satire of the bumbling, self-conscious amateur speaker att…empting to navigate the complexities of a simple financial report. This monologue, which became one of Benchley's most famous performances, perfectly captures the absurdity of social and professional obligations.Beyond the eponymous report, the collection offers a wide array of Benchley's signature observational humor. He explores the minor indignities of daily life, the eccentricities of public behavior, and the hilariously mundane aspects of society. From the trials of community singing to the peculiar logic of household management, Benchley's prose is marked by a gentle yet sharp irony that remains remarkably relatable.As a prominent member of the Algonquin Round Table, Benchley's work represents a pinnacle of early 20th-century American humor. This collection showcases his unique ability to find comedy in the ordinary, making it an essential read for those who appreciate classic satire, clever wordplay, and the timeless art of the humorous essay.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. "The Treasurer's Report: And Other Aspects of Community Singing" is a quintessential collection of humorous sketches and essays by the celebrated American wit, Robert Benchley. At the heart of this volume is the titular piece, a brilliant satire of the bumbling, self-conscious amateur speak…er attempting to navigate the complexities of a simple financial report. This monologue, which became one of Benchley's most famous performances, perfectly captures the absurdity of social and professional obligations.Beyond the eponymous report, the collection offers a wide array of Benchley's signature observational humor. He explores the minor indignities of daily life, the eccentricities of public behavior, and the hilariously mundane aspects of society. From the trials of community singing to the peculiar logic of household management, Benchley's prose is marked by a gentle yet sharp irony that remains remarkably relatable.As a prominent member of the Algonquin Round Table, Benchley's work represents a pinnacle of early 20th-century American humor. This collection showcases his unique ability to find comedy in the ordinary, making it an essential read for those who appreciate classic satire, clever wordplay, and the timeless art of the humorous essay.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
