E. P. Dutton & Co.-J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd.

This is a book of Lighter English Prose. The object of the compilers has been to show in chronological order English literature in its lighter moments. Their choice has not always been exercised on the farcical or the laughter-provoking, for humour likes to don grave attire at times, and the wit...

This is a book of Lighter English Prose. The object of the compilers has been to show in chronological order English literature in its lighter moments. Their choice has not always been exercised on the farcical or the laughter-provoking, for humour likes to don grave attire at times, and the wit...

This is a book of Lighter English Prose. The object of the compilers has been to show in chronological order English literature in its lighter moments. Their choice has not always been exercised on the farcical or the laughter-provoking, for humour likes to don grave attire at times, and the wit...

Before you begin to read all the delightful things collected together in this little book, there is one point upon which you should be quite clear: What is an essay? Well, the term is a pretty wicle one. .Literally it means "an attempt"—a shot at hitting the mark—a blow on the head of the...