Humor:
A Reader for Writers

From Jerry Seinfeld's legendary standup to Kristen Wiig's sidesplitting impersonations, Humor: A Reader for Writers explores the key patterns and features within numerous comedic sources in order to show how jokes work. This anthology looks at comedy in a variety of genres including popular media, academic essays, personal narratives, fiction, and poetry. The editors provide a context for each piece, questions for discussion, and writing prompts.