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Joe Miller's Complete Jest Book: Being a Collection of the Most Excellent Bon Mots, Brilliant Jests, and Striking Anecdotes, in the English Language (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Committee clerks if the house, and let each of 'em take a document, and they can all read together. Man.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1330716159
- ISBN 13 9781330716151
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages506
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the heart of humor, offering a delightful compendium of witty anecdotes, clever retorts, and amusing tales from history and daily life. It showcases the art of the quip, the jest, and the well-timed comeback, featuring a diverse cast of characters, from historical figures and literary giants to everyday individuals with a knack for the comical. Spanning centuries and cultures, the collection paints a vivid picture of humor's evolution, reflecting the changing social norms, values, and sensibilities of different eras. The author's insightful commentary illuminates the underlying themes and motifs that make these stories so enduringly funny, exploring the power of wit to challenge authority, expose human foibles, and bring people together through shared laughter. From the quick-witted responses of historical figures like William Penn and Benjamin Franklin to the hilarious misadventures of ordinary people, this book celebrates the humor found in the everyday. It reminds us that laughter is a universal language, capable of transcending time, place, and social barriers, and offering timeless insights into the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330716151_0
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