Morality of Laughter

“Bravo! I’ll say nothing funny about it, for it is asuperior piece of work.”—P. J. O’Rourke“F. H. Buckley’s The Morality of Laughter is at oncea humorous look at serious matters and a seriousbook about humor.”—Crisis Magazine“Buckley has written a . ne and funny book that willbe read with pleasure and instruction.”—First Things“. . . written elegantly and often wittily. . . .”—National Post“. . . a fascinating philosophical exposition oflaughter. . . .”—National Review“. . . at once a wise and highly amusing book.”—Wall Street Journal Online“. . . a useful reminder that a cheery society is ahealthy one.”—Weekly Standard