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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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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

Joe Miller'S Complete Jest Book: Being A Collection Of The Most Excellent Bon Mots, Brilliant Jests, And Striking Anecdotes, In The English Language

Miller, Joe

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HumorLiterary CriticismGeneral Reference

ISBN10: 935448865X
ISBN13: 9789354488658
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 15 2021
Pages: 508
Weight: 1.63
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Laughter from Georgian London, still sharp enough to raise a smile today. The jokes still feel fresh. First published in the age of crowded playhouses and bustling coffee-houses, Joe Miller's Complete Jest Book gathers a classic joke collection of quick-fire tales, cutting put-downs and polished repartee. This celebrated English comic anthology offers a rich bon mot collection: short humorous anecdotes drawn from the stage, the law courts, club rooms and street life, packed with witty bon mots and the famously dry British humor that shaped generations of Londoners. From sly theatre and actor jokes to neat observations on fashion, politics and everyday folly, it is both an entertaining dip-in volume and a handy reference for comedy writers seeking the snap and rhythm of 18th century British wit and classic London wit. More than a historical curiosity, the Joe Miller jest book became a byword for printed jokes, echoing through British culture wherever a quick laugh or clever turn of phrase was needed. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Ideal as a gift for humor lovers or as a compact companion on the desk, it appeals equally to casual readers in search of light amusement and to classic-literature enthusiasts who value enduring wit expertly distilled.

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