Title: The origins of wit and humor;
Authors: Rapp, Albert, 1904-
Publisher: Dutton,
Year: 1951
Subjects: Wit and humor; Wit and humor History and criticism
Abstract: A serious study of the origins of laughter, containing examples of basic jokes and their expansion.
Contents: The first source -- Ridicule -- Deliberate, or artificial ridicule -- Affectionate ridicule -- The duel of wits -- Riddles -- Conundrums -- Puns -- Repartee -- Laughter from suppression -- "Have you heard this one?" -- The sense of humor.