BENCHLEY, Robert.
Benchley-Or Else!
First Edition of Robert Benchley's Benchley -Or Else!
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1947.
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Item Number: RRB-141235
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First edition of Benchley's collection of humorous essays. Octavo, original cloth, bookplate to the front pastedown from "The Library of Robert B. Gray." Illustrated with unique drawings by Gluyas Williams. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Author photograph by Ben Pinchot.
Benchley or Else is a collection of humorous essays by Robert Benchley, a prominent American writer and humorist known for his wit and observational humor. The book compiles some of his best work, which blends satirical commentary on everyday life with a distinctive, lighthearted style. Benchley’s writing often centers on the absurdities of daily existence, from the mundane to the more peculiar, and his self-deprecating tone adds to the charm of his observations. The essays in Benchley or Else reflect the author’s unique ability to find humor in the trivial, often using irony and exaggeration to make profound, yet comedic, points about the human experience. The collection solidifies Benchley’s place as a master of the humorous essay, showcasing his skill in balancing absurdity with keen social insight.
Benchley-Or Else!
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