Happy Thoughts

by Francis Cowley Burnand

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316 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1863

About the author

Sir Francis Cowley Burnand, often credited as F. C. Burnand, was an English comic writer and dramatist.

Burnand was a contributor to Punch for 45 years and its editor from 1880 until 1906. He was also a prolific humorist and writer, creating almost 200 burlesques, farces, pantomimes and other works. He was knighted in 1902 for his work on Punch.

Reviews

[David Friedman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spiritual predecessor to Bertie Wooster? Delightfully silly froth. Sniggling for eels and nothing caught: just what’s wanted, in small doses.