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Brief Diversions
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781023164986
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
John Boynton Priestley, the celebrated English author, presents Brief Diversions: being Tales Travesties and Epigrams, a delightful collection of short stories showcasing his signature wit and satirical observations. This volume, a treasure of 20th-century English literature, offers a series of humorous parodies and insightful epigrams, providing a diverting look at the world through Priestley's uniquely comedic lens.
Within these pages, readers will discover a range of literary experiments, each a concise exploration of humor and human nature. Priestley's talent for crafting engaging narratives and his sharp eye for social commentary are on full display, making Brief Diversions a timeless example of comedic writing. Perfect for anyone who appreciates clever prose and gentle satire, this collection exemplifies the enduring appeal of classic English humor.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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