First published in 1988, this book contains entries on famous American Humorists. Humor has been present in American literature, from the beginning, and has dev

“It is Johnson’s gift that he can make his subjects human and fallible enough that we would…recognize them instantly, while also illuminating what made th

This volume is an encyclopedia of country music performers who have used comedy as a central component of their presentation. Loyal Jones offers a conversationa

First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.