Maroon Tales: University of Chicago Stories
- 342 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Will Cuppy Book order
August 23, 1884 – September 19, 1949
William Cuppy was an American humorist and literary critic. He was known for his satirical books that explored nature and historical figures.
- 2022
- 2012
How to Be a Hermit, or a Batchelor Keeps House
- 186 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A humorous look at a hermit's housekeeping on Jones Island, off of Long Island, New York. Cuppy is one of the America's early 20th Century's most loved comic author.
- 2008
How to Become Extinct
- 125 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Focusing on the less charming aspects of the animal kingdom, Will Cuppy presents forty essays that critique various species known for their unappealing traits and questionable survival. With a sharp wit, he examines creatures like the pike and delves into quirky distinctions, such as those between stoats and ermines. While his observations may raise more questions than they answer, Cuppy's candid exploration invites readers to reflect on the natural world and its inhabitants, even if his assessments are often less than complimentary.
- 1950
Presents humorous, but factual sketches of famous men and women from throughout history, including ancient Greeks and Egyptians, Lady Godiva, Peter the Great, Henry VIII, Montezuma, and others.
