Quote by Mark Twain

The humorous story is told gravely; the teller does his best to conceal the fact that he even dimly suspects that there is anything funny about it.

The humorous story is told gravely; the teller does his best

Summary

This quote by Mark Twain highlights the use of irony in humorous storytelling. Twain suggests that the storyteller delivers the humor in a serious and solemn manner, deliberately trying to hide any acknowledgement of the humor within the story. This approach adds an additional layer of amusement for the audience, as they find the contrast between the grave tone and the funny content unexpected and thus more enjoyable. It also hints at the social subtleties of humor, revealing how it can sometimes be more effective when presented in an understated and covert manner.

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