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The Most Comprehensive Nonfiction Humor Books

  1. "The Complete Humorous Sketches and Tales of Mark Twain" by Mark Twain - Originally published in 1972, this collection of humorous sketches and tales by Mark Twain is a comprehensive look at the author's wit and humor. The book includes a wide range of stories and essays that showcase Twain's unique comedic style and his ability to satirize society.

  2. "The Oxford Book of Humorous Prose" edited by Frank Muir - Originally published in 1991, this collection of humorous prose is a comprehensive look at the history of humor in literature. The book includes a wide range of stories, essays, and speeches by some of the most famous humorous writers in history, such as Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, and P.G. Wodehouse.

  3. "The Big Book of Contemporary American Humor" edited by Bill Henderson - Originally published in 1995, this collection of contemporary American humor is a comprehensive look at the state of humor in America in the late 20th century. The book includes a wide range of stories, essays, and speeches by some of the most famous humorous writers of the time, such as David Sedaris, Paul Rudnick, and Roy Blount Jr.

  4. "Humor Me: An Anthology of Funny Contemporary Writing" edited by Ian Frazier - Originally published in 2011, this collection of contemporary humorous writing is a comprehensive look at the state of humor in America at the turn of the 21st century. The book includes a wide range of stories, essays, and speeches by some of the most famous humorous writers of the time, such as David Sedaris, Michael Chabon, and George Saunders.

  5. "The Complete Peanuts" by Charles Schulz - Originally published in 2004, this collection of the complete run of Charles Schulz's Peanuts comic strip is a comprehensive look at one of the most beloved and influential humor comics of all time. The book includes all 17,897 strips, providing a timeless humor for all ages.

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