The Swiss Family Perelman
1950
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4.07
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218
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The Swiss Family Perelman is the hilarious and unforgettable account of the master humorist Perelman's trip around the world with his wife, son, daughter, and a cello. This collection of stories, originally published in Holiday in the late 1940s, is jam-packed with Perelman's signature wit and extraordinary prose style. (6 X 9, 224 pages, illustrations)
Avg Rating
4.07
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Author
S.J. Perelman
Author · 18 books
Sidney Joseph Perelman, almost always known as S. J. Perelman, was a Jewish-American humorist, author, and screenwriter. He is best known for his humorous short pieces written over many years for The New Yorker. He also wrote for several other magazines, as well as books, scripts, and screenplays.
