33 Best Humorous Short Stories Review

: A masterclass in the ironic twist, following a down-on-his-luck actor and a proud Southern major.

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: A whimsical story about a pair of glasses that allow the wearer to see people’s true characters. 33 Best Humorous Short Stories

: A biting satire on police corruption and the fickle nature of local power, told through a single incident involving a dog bite.

: A charming comedy about a man who realizes midway through a funeral speech that he is eulogizing the wrong person. : A masterclass in the ironic twist, following

: An early American humor piece detailing the mishaps of a Frenchman caught in land speculation.

: A sharp social satire of pretension and high-society manners in the 1840s. : A biting satire on police corruption and

: A courtroom comedy featuring Harte’s recurring character, a flamboyantly legalistic Southern colonel.