Irvin S. Cobb

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This biography of a little-remembered Southern humorist “delivers on its claim that Cobb’s life is emblematic of changes that registered on a larger scale” (Journal of Southern History).

“Humor is merely tragedy standing on its head with its pants torn.” ?Irvin S. Cobb

Born and raised in Paducah, Kentucky, humorist Irvin S. Cobb (1876–1944) rose from humble beginnings to become one of the early twen...
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This biography of a little-remembered Southern humorist “delivers on its claim that Cobb’s life is emblematic of changes that registered on a larger scale” (Journal of Southern History).

“Humor is merely tragedy standing on its head with its pants torn.” ?Irvin S. Cobb

Born and raised in Paducah, Kentucky, humorist Irvin S. Cobb (1876–1944) rose from humble beginnings to become one of the early twen...
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  • Formats: epub
  • ISBN: 9780813174006
  • Publication Date: 29 Sept 2017
  • Publisher: The University Press of Kentucky
  • Product language: English
  • Drm Setting: DRM