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Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb (1876–1944) was an eminent American author, journalist, and humorist, celebrated for his keen wit and descriptive ability in both prose and speech. Born in Paducah, Kentucky, Cobb's early exposure to the storytelling traditions of the South would profoundly influence his literary style. He embarked on a journalistic career at the age of nineteen, writing for the Paducah Daily...