“Humor is, I think, the subtlest and chanciest of literary forms. It is surely not accidental that there are a thousand novelists, essayists, poets or journalists for each humorist. It is a long, long time between James Thurbers.”
Quote by Leo Rosten
Work
The return of H*y*m*a*n K*a*p*l*a*n
This book is a continuation of the story of H*y*m*a*n K*a*p*l*a*n, featuring further adventures and developments in a complex and imaginative world. more
Author
Leo Rosten
Leo Rosten was an American author and teacher, born on April 11, 1908, and died on February 19, 1997. He is known for his humorous writing style and profound insights into American culture. more
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