Project Gutenberg 2005-07-08 Public domain in the USA. 129 Borrow, George 1803 1881 Borrow, George Henry The Turkish Jester or, The Pleasantries of Cogia Nasr Eddin Effendi IPSWICH: W. WEBBER, DIAL LANE, 1884. This is a very rare work by George Borrow, English eccentric and polyglot. It's a translation of a collection of short stories about Cogia Nasr Eddin Effendi - many of which show the Cogia's wisdom. Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. EBook transcribed from the 1924 Norwich edition, Vol. 16, Miscellanies, by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk "The Turkish Jester" by George Borrow is a collection of humorous anecdotes and tales featuring the character Cogia Nasr Eddin Efendi, written in the late 19th century. This book captures the whimsical and satirical adventures of a clever yet mischievous figure known for his quick wit and cultural commentary, making it a delightful exploration of folklore and humor from Turkish culture. In this collection, Cogia Nasr Eddin is portrayed as an eccentric and wise personality who navigates various social situations with clever retorts and absurd antics. Each tale showcases his humorous interactions with other characters, including townsfolk and authority figures, often highlighting the follies of human behavior. Through his comical misunderstandings and sharp observations, the Cogia addresses broader themes of wisdom, foolishness, and societal norms. The stories serve not only as entertainment but also as reflections on life, often concluding with a profound yet humorous twist that leaves readers both amused and contemplative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Translated from the Turkish by George Borrow. en Nasreddin Hoca (Legendary character) Turkish wit and humor -- Translations into English PN Text Browsing: Humour Browsing: Literature 104082 104083 2024-10-07T09:26:46.884616 2023-09-07T10:12:51.824220 text/html text/html 104886 2020-12-11T23:10:44 text/html 55570 2020-12-11T23:10:44 text/html application/zip 66160 2024-10-07T09:26:48.843608 application/epub+zip 64995 2024-10-07T09:26:47.194614 application/epub+zip 64250 2024-10-07T09:26:47.019605 application/epub+zip 105871 2024-10-07T09:26:50.296605 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 95868 2024-10-07T09:26:48.630710 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 95215 2022-09-08T04:16:36.514306 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 92435 92463 2024-10-07T09:26:46.751626 2023-09-07T10:12:51.655221 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 92197 2020-12-11T23:10:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32854 2020-12-11T23:10:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19903 2024-10-07T09:26:50.423589 application/rdf+xml 16812 2024-10-07T09:26:47.080619 image/jpeg 3131 2024-10-07T09:26:47.049655 image/jpeg 59239 2024-10-07T09:26:46.896607 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia