The Morality of Laughter

"Bravo I'll say nothing funny about it, for it is a

superior piece of work."

--P. J. O'Rourke "F. H. Buckley's The Morality of Laughter is at once

a humorous look at serious matters and a serious

book about humor."

--Crisis Magazine "Buckley has written a . ne and funny book that will

be read with pleasure and instruction."

--First Things ." . . written elegantly and often wittily. . . ."

--National Post ." . . a fascinating philosophical exposition of

laughter. . . ."

--National Review ." . . at once a wise and highly amusing book."

--Wall Street Journal Online ." . . a useful reminder that a cheery society is a

healthy one."

--Weekly Standard