Groucho Marx: and Other Short Stories and Tall Tales : Selected Writings of Groucho Marx

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Summary: Not as funny as the Groucho Letters...
Review: A lot of the material in this book shows up in many of Groucho's other books, but the new material is very entertaining. Not quite as funny as the Groucho Letters, but a must for any Groucho fan...

Rating:
Summary: Not as funny as the Groucho Letters...
Review: A lot of the material in this book shows up in many of Groucho's other books, but the new material is very entertaining. Not quite as funny as the Groucho Letters, but a must for any Groucho fan...

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Summary: groucho marx: and other short stories....
Review: One of the greatest books I've ever read on Groucho's written humor! Very complete! New info for old fans! I loved it! ....


Rating:
Summary: groucho marx: and other short stories....
Review: One of the greatest books I've ever read on Groucho's written humor! Very complete! New info for old fans! I loved it! ....


Rating:
Summary: The best of Groucho, literally!
Review: Though best known as a performer, Groucho Marx always cherished the opportunity to express himself in writing. Robert S. Bader has collected a large number of his short works -- some of them autobiographical, others comic essays and letters -- most of which have never been published before in book form. Unlike the recent collection "The Essential Groucho," by Stefan Kanfer, which contained excerpts from Marx Brothers plays, films, and television shows, all the pieces collected here were written by Groucho himself (or were they? Bader's long, well-written introduction discusses the contributions of Groucho's silent collaborator, Arthur Sheekman). Not every one is a gem, but on the whole the collection is delightful. A "must" addition to any Marx collection.

Rating:
Summary: The best of Groucho, literally!
Review: Though best known as a performer, Groucho Marx always cherished the opportunity to express himself in writing. Robert S. Bader has collected a large number of his short works -- some of them autobiographical, others comic essays and letters -- most of which have never been published before in book form. Unlike the recent collection "The Essential Groucho," by Stefan Kanfer, which contained excerpts from Marx Brothers plays, films, and television shows, all the pieces collected here were written by Groucho himself (or were they? Bader's long, well-written introduction discusses the contributions of Groucho's silent collaborator, Arthur Sheekman). Not every one is a gem, but on the whole the collection is delightful. A "must" addition to any Marx collection.