Artemus Ward (Noun)
Meaning
United States writer of humorous tales of an itinerant showman (1834-1867).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Artemus Ward was a popular figure in 19th-century American literature, known for his humorous writings on everyday life.
- Charles Farrar Browne, better known by his pen name Artemus Ward, was an American humorist who gained fame through his writings and lectures.
- Artemus Ward's most famous character was that of an itinerant showman, dispensing folksy wisdom and witty observations on the world around him.
- The stories of Artemus Ward were widely read and appreciated, particularly in the North, during the American Civil War era.
- Artemus Ward's style of humor influenced many later American writers, including Mark Twain, who often emulated Ward's folksy and satirical style.