Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb (1876 – 1944) was an American author, journalist, and humorist, renowned for his prolific contributions to early 20th-century American literature. Born in Paducah, Kentucky, Cobb drew upon his Southern upbringing to infuse his writing with a distinctive blend of wit and Southern colloquial charm. Cobb's literary career spanned various genres, including short stories, novels, ...