The Ways to Wit: An Introduction to the Tradition of Humorous Wit

There is a feeling in the air of our era. People are yearning to laugh again. Those who appreciate good humor, however, know that something is amiss. There is no way around it: wit nowadays is in a bad way. Fine wit longs to be written again, but most writers have no idea how to render something witty or humorous upon the page. They often assume that such instances are left up to serendipity or chance. Luckily, they are wrong. By analyzing the elements of wit employed by such eminent humorists as Evelyn Waugh, Mark Twain, and P.G. Wodehouse, The Ways to Wit nourishes one's comedic sense, deepens one's sense of irony, and ultimately teaches one what it takes to write excellent, humorous wit.

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The Ways to Wit: An Introduction to the Tradition of Humorous Wit

There is a feeling in the air of our era. People are yearning to laugh again. Those who appreciate good humor, however, know that something is amiss. There is no way around it: wit nowadays is in a bad way. Fine wit longs to be written again, but most writers have no idea how to render something witty or humorous upon the page. They often assume that such instances are left up to serendipity or chance. Luckily, they are wrong. By analyzing the elements of wit employed by such eminent humorists as Evelyn Waugh, Mark Twain, and P.G. Wodehouse, The Ways to Wit nourishes one's comedic sense, deepens one's sense of irony, and ultimately teaches one what it takes to write excellent, humorous wit.

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The Ways to Wit: An Introduction to the Tradition of Humorous Wit

The Ways to Wit: An Introduction to the Tradition of Humorous Wit

by Joshua Smith
The Ways to Wit: An Introduction to the Tradition of Humorous Wit

The Ways to Wit: An Introduction to the Tradition of Humorous Wit

by Joshua Smith

Overview

There is a feeling in the air of our era. People are yearning to laugh again. Those who appreciate good humor, however, know that something is amiss. There is no way around it: wit nowadays is in a bad way. Fine wit longs to be written again, but most writers have no idea how to render something witty or humorous upon the page. They often assume that such instances are left up to serendipity or chance. Luckily, they are wrong. By analyzing the elements of wit employed by such eminent humorists as Evelyn Waugh, Mark Twain, and P.G. Wodehouse, The Ways to Wit nourishes one's comedic sense, deepens one's sense of irony, and ultimately teaches one what it takes to write excellent, humorous wit.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798330291090
Publisher: Ways to Wit Publishing
Publication date: 06/20/2024
Pages: 136
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

Joshua Smith is a writer, editor, linguist, and teacher based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After graduating Summa Cum Laude from West Chester University's Bachelor of English Literature program-wherein he concentrated on the aesthetic value within the works of Shakespeare and James Joyce-he attained a Master of Fine Arts in Fiction from Spalding University's School of Professional and Creative Writing. He is a dedicated humorist, satirist, and surrealist with a particular interest in rhetoric, prose, and finely written wit. He is the author of the best-selling comedy novel The Dream Journal of J.D. Solomon, and a collection of humorous essays, titled The Ways to Wit.
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