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Title: Lancashire Humour

Note: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Lancashire Humour" by Thomas Newbigging is a collection of anecdotes and sketches written in the early 20th century. The work humorously explores the distinctive traits of Lancashire people through their dialect, character, and local customs. The collection is an homage to the wit, charm, and simplicity of Lancashire life, making it particularly appealing to readers interested in folk humor and regional literature. The opening of the book sets the tone by discussing the significance of dialect in conveying humor that might otherwise be missed in standard English. Newbigging emphasizes the uniqueness of Lancashire's character, showcasing a blend of humor that is often unconscious yet relatable. He introduces various anecdotes that reflect the everyday lives of the people, highlighting their joys and eccentricities while examining the changing nature of the Lancashire dialect in contemporary society. This opening effectively draws readers into the rich tapestry of local humor and culture, promising an engaging experience filled with laughter and insight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Newbigging, Thomas, 1833-1914

Illustrator: Symington, James Ayton, 1856?-1939

EBook No.: 39968

Published: Jun 11, 2012

Downloads: 76

Language: English

Subject: English wit and humor

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Lancashire Humour

Note: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by sp1nd, Mebyon, Matthew Wheaton and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Lancashire Humour" by Thomas Newbigging is a collection of anecdotes and sketches written in the early 20th century. The work humorously explores the distinctive traits of Lancashire people through their dialect, character, and local customs. The collection is an homage to the wit, charm, and simplicity of Lancashire life, making it particularly appealing to readers interested in folk humor and regional literature. The opening of the book sets the tone by discussing the significance of dialect in conveying humor that might otherwise be missed in standard English. Newbigging emphasizes the uniqueness of Lancashire's character, showcasing a blend of humor that is often unconscious yet relatable. He introduces various anecdotes that reflect the everyday lives of the people, highlighting their joys and eccentricities while examining the changing nature of the Lancashire dialect in contemporary society. This opening effectively draws readers into the rich tapestry of local humor and culture, promising an engaging experience filled with laughter and insight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Newbigging, Thomas, 1833-1914

Illustrator: Symington, James Ayton, 1856?-1939

EBook No.: 39968

Published: Jun 11, 2012

Downloads: 76

Language: English

Subject: English wit and humor

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.