“Europe Revised” by Irvin S. Cobb is a witty and humorous travelogue that offers a satirical view of Europe from an American perspective. Through a series of engaging anecdotes, Cobb provides observations on the cultural differences and social quirks he encounters during his journey. The book is characterized by its humor and wit, as Cobb uses exaggeration and satire to highlight the idiosyncrasies of European life and the contrasts between American and European customs. His social commentary reflects his keen eye for the peculiarities of tourism and the various stereotypes that often color perceptions of different cultures. Cobb’s adventure across the European continent serves as a backdrop for his reflections on the diverse and sometimes bewildering aspects of European society. The book blends travel experiences with a sharp critique of societal norms, offering readers an entertaining and insightful look at Europe through the lens of a perceptive and humorous observer.
Shrewsbury, Irvin Cobb (June 23, 1876 – March 11, 1944) was a Paducah, Kentucky-born author, humorist, editor, and columnist who moved to New York in 1904 and lived there for the rest of his life. As the highest-paid staff reporter in the United States, he worked for Joseph Pulitzer's newspaper, the New York World. Cobb also published almost 60 books and 300 short tales. Some of his works were made into silent films. Several of his Judge Priest short stories were adapted for two feature films directed by John Ford in the 1930s. Cobb was the second of four children born in Paducah, Kentucky, to Kentucky natives. Reuben Saunders, M.D., is credited with finding in 1873 that injections of morphine-atropine were effective in treating cholera. Cobb grew up in Paducah, and many of his later works were inspired by events and people from his upbringing. Cobb was afterwards dubbed the “Duke of Paducah” Cobb attended public and private elementary schools before enrolling in William A. Cade's Academy to study law. Cobb's father became an alcoholic when he was 16, following the death of his grandfather. Cobb began his writing career after being forced to drop out of school and find jobs.
