Three papers facetiously dealing with college administration. These papers are part of a book by the above named author, a professor at New York University. (MF)

English teachers, members of the cult of fanatical seriousness in higher education, need to discover the fundamental comedy of life, as several recent writers have. (DD)

Contains "The Greatest Americanest Novel," a conglomerate of the first and last lines of a number of great American novels; provides a scorecard on which readers can attempt to identify the quotations. (DD)

A dialogue with a soul in Purgatory which points out that people write to make things real. (DD)

Argues that humor is an international language and phenomenon that retains, in the transposition, its own subtle boundaries, and that the essential duality at its core will continue to require familiarity with the contours and mixed reality of the chosen homeground. (RAE)

Humorously advocates the revival of "clotheiognomy", the art of discovering temperament and character from apparel.(EL)

Updates the list of classic excuses students make to teachers when their paper is late--this time in reference to the mishaps that may occur with a computer. (CRH)

A facetious private detective story embroidered with literary interpretation, autobiography, logical positivism, David Hume on personal identity, and "The Happy Hooker." (RL)

Examines the nature of humor and jokes. Considers the benefits of humor in public moments. Analyzes aspects of humor that may determine its efficacy. (HB)

Suggests humorous ways to generate student interest in literature such as creating advertising campaigns for characters in fiction. (SRT)

Suggests slyly that, while word processors may have increased writing speed, they cannot ensure improved writing quality. (MM)

Suggests three levels of reading. The first is exemplified by E. D. Hirsch's prescriptive "cultural literacy." The second is interpretive, typified by the "strong reader." The third is critical and is best suited to dealing with the complexities of poetry. (ARH)