Rourke, Constance, 1885-1941.

American humor : a study of the national character / Constance Rourke ; introduction by Greil Marcus. - New York : New York Review Books, [2004] - xxiv, 253 p. ; 21 cm. - New York Review Books classics .

Originally published: New York : Harcourt, Brace, c1931.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [237]-244) and index.

1590170792 (pbk. : acidfree paper)

2003025878


American wit and humor--History and criticism.
National characteristics, American, in literature.
American literature--History and criticism.
National characteristics, American.

PS430 / .R6 2004

817.009/358