Review of Sullivan's Travels (1941) by Alexander B — 19 Jan 2008

A treatise on laughter and the privilege to evoke it.

This review of Sullivan's Travels (1941) was written by Alexander B on 19 Jan 2008.

Sullivan's Travels has generally received very positive reviews.

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