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Decline and Fall of Practically Everybody

Decline and Fall of Practically Everybody

EssaysHistory
Pages
226
Published
1950
Language
English

Synopsis

Will Cuppy skewers historical figures with witty, irreverent biographies, revealing the absurdities and lesser-known foibles of practically everybody from Nero to George III. This collection of humorous essays offers a fresh, satirical look at history, proving that even the most revered figures had their ridiculous moments. It's a delightful and unconventional journey through the past, filled with Cuppy's signature dry wit.

Prose complexity
4/10

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Will Cuppy

Will Cuppy was a humorist whose work, like A Subtreasury of American Humor, showcased a sharp wit and keen eye for the absurd. He's a great pick if you enjoy classic American comedy.

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William Steig

William Steig /ˈstaɪɡ/ (November 14, 1907 – October 3, 2003) was an American cartoonist, illustrator and writer of children's books, best known for the picture book Shrek!, which inspired the film series of the same name, as well as others that included Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Abel's Island, and Doctor De Soto. He was the U.S. nominee for both of the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Awards, as a children's book illustrator in 1982 and a writer in 1988.