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2007-09-03
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Brown, Thomas A.
1861
Carey, T. J. (Thomas Joseph)
1853
Carey, Thomas Joseph
06012824
The New Pun Book
Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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"The New Pun Book" by Thomas A. Brown and T. J. Carey is a whimsical collection of puns and humorous quotes written in the early 20th century. This delightful anthology showcases a plethora of witty one-liners, clever wordplay, and lighthearted observations about life, relationships, and society. The work likely appeals to fans of humor and language, offering a charming escape into playful linguistics. The opening of this compilation establishes its light-hearted nature through a series of quick-witted exchanges and puns about everyday situations, highlighting the cleverness of the authors. Various characters engage in humorous dialogues, exchanging witty remarks that often involve unexpected twists and language play, such as a conversation about a butcher and a joke that involves a seafarer's misadventures. This introductory section sets the tone for a fun reading experience filled with cleverness and laughter, ensuring readers are invited to relish in each amusing quip and turn of phrase. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Puns and punning
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