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Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to 1914. This LibriVox audiobook offers a unique glimpse into the humor of the past, though the editors extensive introduction has been thoughtfully omitted. Enjoy the laughter as narrated by David Wales!

Best American Humorous Short Stories, The by Various and Alexander JessupAnthology of short tales "The Best American Humorous Short Stories" was curated by Alexander Jessup. There are a number of amusing short tales in the book by well-known American authors including Mark Twain, O. Henry, and Edgar Allan Poe. Each portion of the book focuses on a different subject, such as politics, marriage, or love. The tales are humorous and sarcastic in tone, often making light of American social mores and customs. The book contains several well-known tales, including "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of ...

In compiling this collection of humorous short stories by both well known and more obscure authors, Alexander Jessup applied a broad interpretation of humour; the stories span the period between 1839 and the beginning of the first World War.