Famous Females

"Famous Fimmales: Witt Odder Ewents From Heestory" is a classic work of American humor by the celebrated cartoonist and columnist Milt Gross. Written in Gross's signature phonetic dialect, which captures the rhythmic cadences of early 20th-century New York Yiddish-inflected English, this collection offers a riotous and irreverent reimagining of history's most notable figures and events. The book focuses on legendary women of history-from Cleopatra to Lady Godiva-stripping away the solemnity of tradition to replace it with Gross's unique brand of slapstick verbal comedy and satirical wit. Beyond the "Famous Fimmales," Gross tackles various historical milestones, presenting them through the lens of a comic genius who mastered the art of the dialect monologue.As a significant example of early 20th-century popular humor, "Famous Fimmales: Witt Odder Ewents From Heestory" remains a delightful testament to Gross's linguistic creativity and his ability to find absurdity in the annals of time. This work is an essential read for fans of vintage satire and those interested in the evolution of American comedic literature and the unique immigrant dialects that shaped the era's culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 138, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press