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Wit and Humour
Hardcover
HumorLetters & EssaysGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781019803301
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A collection of essays, stories, and verse by the influential English writer Leigh Hunt, Wit and Humour is a delightful potpourri of wit, wisdom, and whimsy. Originally published in the mid-19th century, it remains a classic of English literature, and a testament to Hunt's unique blend of erudition and levity.
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