The fine art of political wit
Subtitle: being a lively guide to the artistic invective, elegant epithet, and polished impromptus as well as the gallant and graceful worldly wit of various British & American politicians from the 18th century through our own days of grace; a handbook for piercing the political epidermis of opponents.
Edition: [1st ed.]
Publisher: Dutton
Published: 1964
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
Subjects: English wit and humor -- History and criticism; American wit and humor -- History and criticism; Politics and literature -- English-speaking countries; Great Britain -- Politics and government -- Humor; United States -- Politics and government -- Humor
Description: Examples from the careers of Sheridan, Franklin, Lincoln, Churchill, Stevenson, Kennedy, and many others.
Notes: Bibliography: p. [277]-279.