**Description of the book "Essay on humor (Being a true chronicle from prehistoric ages to the twentieth century)":** In the book "Essay on humor" we go on a fascinating journey from prehistoric times to the twentieth century, where each era reveals its secrets and peculiarities of humor. The author has successfully combined wit and intellectuality into a carefully compiled chronicle that reveals before us the evolution of laughter and the comic since the beginning of human history. Readers will have the opportunity to explore how the role of humor in culture and society has changed over the centuries, what principles and genres have been used in comedy in different eras, and how different genres of humorous literature have emerged and evolved. "Essay on humor" is not only a collection of anecdotes and funny stories, but also a deep reflection on the nature of the comic, its role in human life and society. This book will be a fascinating guide for anyone interested in the history of humor and comedy.