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Title:
Irish Wit and Humor
Anecdote Biography of Swift, Curran, O'Leary and O'Connell
Note: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Ted Garvin and the
Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at
http:
//dp.rastko.net
(produced from page scans provided
by the Digital and Multimedia Center, Michigan State
University Libraries)
Summary: "Irish Wit and Humor" by Anonymous is a collection of anecdotal biographies and humorous tales centered around notable Irish personalities, written during the late 19th century. The book features prominent figures such as Jonathan Swift, John Philpot Curran, Arthur O'Leary, and Daniel O'Connell, delving into their lives and showcasing their wit through amusing anecdotes and anecdotes reflecting their character and humor. The opening portion of the book introduces Jonathan Swift, providing insights into his early life, some unusual events surrounding his childhood, and tales that highlight his sharp wit. Examples include his mischievous writing of a mock marriage certificate under an oak tree and an amusing grace he offered at a dinner, which serves to illustrate his unconventional humor and the entertaining dynamics of his social interactions. Furthermore, anecdotes about his interactions with various figures and his perceptive observations on politics and society lay the groundwork for understanding Swift's impactful influence on literature and Irish satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 19220
Published: Sep 8, 2006
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Irish wit and humor
Subject: Anecdotes -- Ireland
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Irish Wit and Humor
Anecdote Biography of Swift, Curran, O'Leary and O'Connell
Note: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Ted Garvin and the
Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at
http:
//dp.rastko.net
(produced from page scans provided
by the Digital and Multimedia Center, Michigan State
University Libraries)
Summary: "Irish Wit and Humor" by Anonymous is a collection of anecdotal biographies and humorous tales centered around notable Irish personalities, written during the late 19th century. The book features prominent figures such as Jonathan Swift, John Philpot Curran, Arthur O'Leary, and Daniel O'Connell, delving into their lives and showcasing their wit through amusing anecdotes and anecdotes reflecting their character and humor. The opening portion of the book introduces Jonathan Swift, providing insights into his early life, some unusual events surrounding his childhood, and tales that highlight his sharp wit. Examples include his mischievous writing of a mock marriage certificate under an oak tree and an amusing grace he offered at a dinner, which serves to illustrate his unconventional humor and the entertaining dynamics of his social interactions. Furthermore, anecdotes about his interactions with various figures and his perceptive observations on politics and society lay the groundwork for understanding Swift's impactful influence on literature and Irish satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 19220
Published: Sep 8, 2006
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Irish wit and humor
Subject: Anecdotes -- Ireland
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.