THE EARLY WORM

by Robert Benchley

The Early Worm is a hilarious and irreverent collection of essays by the acclaimed humorist Robert Benchley. Originally published in the 1920s, these timeless pieces offer a satirical and wry take on everything from politics and society to the everyday absurdities of modern life. In The Early Worm, Benchley uses his trademark wit and humor to poke fun at the foibles of human nature. From the perils of office life to the challenges of being a parent, Benchley's essays offer a fresh and funny perspective on the challenges and joys of modern life. But The Early Worm is more than just a collection of jokes. Beneath the humor lies a keen observation of the human condition, as Benchley explores universal themes such as love, ambition, and the search for meaning in life. He also offers a sharp critique of the hypocrisies and injustices of his time, from the excesses of the Roaring Twenties to the rise of fascism in Europe. With its clever wordplay, sharp social commentary, and timeless humor, The Early Worm is a must-read for anyone who appreciates great comedy writing. Whether you are a longtime fan of Benchley's work or discovering him for the first time, this book is sure to leave you laughing and thinking long after you turn the last page.

Genres: Humor, American, Essays

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1927

About the author

Works, including How to Sleep , the film of 1935, and My Ten Years in a Quandary , the book of 1936, of Robert Charles Benchley, humorist, critic, and actor, often pitted an average American against the complexities of modern life.

People best knew Robert Charles Benchley as a newspaper columnist. He began at the Lampoon and meanwhile attended Harvard University and wrote many essays and articles for Vanity Fair and The New Yorker.
From New York City and his peers at the Algonquin Round Table, short style brought acclaim, respect, and success to Benchley to contemporaries in the burgeoning industry.

Benchley contributed best remembered influential topical or absurdist essays to The New Yorker. He also made a name in Hollywood, when his popular success won best short subject at the academy awards of 1935, and his many memorable appearances in such as Foreign Correspondent of Alfred Joseph Hitchcock and a dramatic turn in Nice Girl? . He wrote his legacy in numerous short appearances.

Reviews

[David Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

"My college education was no haphazard affair. My courses were all selected with a very definite aim in view, with a serious purpose in mind -- no classes before eleven in the morning or after two-thirty in the afternoon, and nothing on Saturday at all. That was my slogan. On that rock was my education built."

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Usual Benchley fare - several of the bicycle-based North Pole expedition dispatches in this volume, and a number of other pieces quite funny.