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  • Chips Off the Old Benchley

    by Robert Benchley ...
    Chips off the Old Benchley represents some of the most inspired writing the Old Master ever did; it is Benchley at his best, in his most wayward, unpredictable and hilarious moods! ... Read more

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  • My Ten Years in a Quandary and How They Grew

    by Robert Benchley ...
    When Robert Benchley died in 1945, his obituaries read like love-letters from the world. Here is a collection of his short, whimsical, hilarious articles which show why.With befuddled and heroic bewilderment Benchley faces his problems. Among others are the mislaid locomotive, a dachshund who sued for libel, and a songbird who was "out to get" Benchley.It ends with five sizzling chapters of his ... Read more

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  • Of All Things

    by Robert Benchley ...
    "Of All Things" is a delightful collection of essays by Robert Benchley, showcasing his unique wit and humor. Benchley, a prominent figure in American literature, captures the absurdities of everyday life with a light-hearted touch. His writing reflects a keen observation of human nature, often blending satire with a charming narrative style. The essays range from reflections on mundane tasks to ... Read more

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  • 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; or, David Copperfield

    by Robert Benchley ...
    Robert Benchley's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; or, David Copperfield is a delightful and whimsical collection of essays that showcases the humorist's unparalleled wit and absurdist charm. A master of satire and wordplay, Benchley takes readers on a hilarious journey through a wide range of topics, blending the everyday with the bizarre in his inimitable style. From musings on modern ... Read more

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  • Love Conquers All

    by Robert Benchley ...
    Love Conquers All is a collection of humorous essays by American writer and humorist Robert Benchley, known for his witty observations and comedic take on everyday life. Published in 1921, the book reflects Benchley’s unique ability to blend humor with insightful commentary, exploring themes of love, relationships, and the absurdities of human behavior. Each essay captures the quirks of romantic ... Read more

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  • The Best of Robert Benchley

    by Robert Benchley ...
    ''The Best of Robert Benchley'' showcases the rapier-sharp wit and absurdist humor of one of the 20th century's most influential American humorists, serving as a definitive introduction to the man who was the cornerstone of the Algonquin Round Table, an influential, witty group of New York City writers, critics, and actors—including Dorothy Parker and Robert Benchley himself—who met daily for ... Read more

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  • Love Conquers All

    by Robert Benchley ...
    *** Original and Unabridged Content. Included biography, quotes, review…Made available by 3N CLASSIC BOOKCASE.***This ebook includes:- Love Conquers All - Original and complete content with classic illustration pictures- Robert Benchley Biography- Robert Benchley quotesSynopsis:Sixty-three essays on a variety of topics as wide apart as Family Life in America, Opera Synopses, Bigamy, International ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD

  • Inside Benchley

    by Robert Benchley ...
    ''Inside Benchley'' is the celebrated anthology of humorous essays by American writer Robert Benchley first published in 1942. The collection is particularly notable for being illustrated by the artist Gluyas Williams, whose drawings were long considered the perfect visual counterpart to Benchley's wit. The book serves as a "best-of" compilation, featuring around 50 of Benchley's funniest pieces ... Read more

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  • Benchley Beside Himself

    by Robert Benchley ...
    America's great classic master of wit and humor gives us a plethora of hilarity in this collection. Polyp with a Past -- The Young Idea's Shooting Gallery -- Open Bookcases -- How to Sell Goods -- When Not in Rome Why Do As the Romans Did? -- African Sculpture -- "In This Corner-"--"I Am in the Book" -- Hockey Tonight! -- A Good Old-Fashioned Christmas -- The New Wing -- When Genius Remained Your ... Read more

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  • Pluck and Luck

    by Robert Benchley ...
    In ''Pluck and Luck'' there are two main types of Benchley writing here, genre parody and slice-of-life humor. The former are the most unhinged bits of the book, in which popular literary styles of the day and various types of stuffed-shirt academic writing are folded, spindled, and mutilated. The best way to let you know what to expect from these pieces is to think of those monologues Groucho ... Read more

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  • My Ten Years in a Quandary and How They Grew

    by Robert Benchley ...
    ''My Ten Years in a Quandary, and How They Grew'' is a 1936 collection of 105 short humorous essays by Robert Benchley. The book was a best-seller upon release. The collection is considered one of Benchley's most brilliant. A reviewer at America wrote, that My Ten Years in a Quandary, and How They Grew is "bristling… with tiny, droll essays on almost every subject imaginable, and inducing in the ... Read more

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  • 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; or, David Copperfield

    by Robert Benchley ...
    ''20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; or, David Copperfield'' is a collection of humorous essays by American's great humorist Robert Benchley. The book features essays that often humorously portray an average American struggling with everyday complexities. Benchley had a fertile mind for the use of wordplay. His little works displayed a strong knowledge of puns and farce. The title of the book itself ... Read more

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