Project Gutenberg 2015-11-06 Public domain in the USA. 173 Hook, Theodore Edward 1788 1841 Hook, Theodore E. (Theodore Edward) Hook, Theodore The Choice Humorous Works, Ludicrous Adventures, Bons Mots, Puns, and Hoaxes of Theodore Hook Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Produced by Chris Curnow, John Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Choice: Humorous Works, Ludicrous Adventures, Bons Mots, Puns, and Hoaxes" by Theodore Hook is a collection of literary pieces that includes anecdotes, letters, and humorous writings, written in the early 19th century. This compilation displays Hook’s sharp wit and penchant for satire, featuring various characters including the charmingly absurd Mrs. Ramsbottom, who is central to multiple stories that explore social norms and idiosyncrasies in a comedic light. The book promises a mix of playful language and clever observations that entertain while poking fun at societal conventions. The beginning of this collection introduces readers to Theodore Hook’s life and career, providing a biographical context that often reflects the themes found in his work. The opening sections herald the arrival of "The Ramsbottom Papers," which recount Mrs. Ramsbottom's lively gathering and reveal her family's humorous dynamics, alongside anecdotes about their interactions with neighbors and societal figures. Through these initial sketches, readers encounter Hook's characteristic humor — conveyed through entertaining misunderstandings and delightful wordplay — establishing an inviting tone that encourages them to delve deeper into the comedic adventures that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en English wit and humor PR Text Browsing: Humour Browsing: Literature 1435016 1434839 2024-10-21T05:39:39.895158 2023-09-22T03:30:24.088400 text/html text/html 1460647 2015-11-06T14:51:44 text/html; charset=utf-8 1638461 2015-11-06T14:51:48 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 1596043 2024-10-21T05:40:10.532510 application/epub+zip 1617618 2024-10-21T05:39:46.472131 application/epub+zip 599840 2024-10-21T05:39:43.435112 application/epub+zip 2020037 2024-10-21T05:40:24.700438 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2045112 2024-10-21T05:40:06.146512 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1029890 2022-09-22T18:19:39.909615 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1192203 1191998 2024-10-21T05:39:35.034198 2023-09-22T03:30:19.540333 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 1192379 2015-11-06T14:51:42 text/plain; charset=utf-8 467849 2015-11-06T14:51:46 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19361 2024-10-21T05:40:24.921415 application/rdf+xml 18471 2024-10-21T05:39:43.665118 image/jpeg 2479 2024-10-21T05:39:43.552117 image/jpeg 1679192 2024-10-21T05:39:40.248140 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