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The Library of Wit and Humor, Prose and Poetry, Selected From the Literature of All Times and Nations, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A sparkling sample from a world-spanning humor treasury that delivers quick wit, playful satire, and vivid scenes in accessible language.
This edition presents a mix of prose and verse, offering timeless laughs through centuries of storytelling.
The included passages showcase how a wide range of authors, from Shakespearean echoes to light verse, turn everyday situations and myths into nimble humor. In this book, a tale set in a mythic Byblos introduces Venus, Vulcan, Adonis, and Colonel Mars in a humorous study of love, vanity, and courtly intrigue.- Witty sketches and entertaining anecdotes from a large anthology of prose and poetry.
- Characters and setups that blend myth, history, and everyday trickster humor.
- Accessible, clean language with punchy lines and light, flavorful settings.
- A taste of satire and clever wordplay that rewards quick reading and re‑reads.
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