Christopher Morley’s Pipefuls (1920) collects some of his most characteristic essays: relaxed, witty meditations on books, bookshops, walking, pipes, and the small but genuine pleasures of a literary life lived at a comfortable pace. Morley was one of the great American essayists of the early twentieth century, and his light touch and evident love of the printed word make every page a genuine pleasure to read.
The humour here is gentle and reflective rather than raucous — the comedy of a man entirely and unashamedly content with his pipe, his library, and good company. Download this free EPUB and settle in for an evening with one of the most agreeable writers of his era.