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Title: Bill Nye's Chestnuts Old and New
Note: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "BILL NYE'S CHESTNUTS OLD AND NEW" by Bill Nye is a collection of humorous essays written in the late 19th century. The book offers a satirical look at various subjects, from notable historical figures like William Shakespeare to the eccentricities of society. The tone is lighthearted and often self-deprecating, with Nye’s distinct style providing insightful commentary wrapped in comedy. The opening of the book presents a playful argument surrounding the authorship of Shakespeare's works, with Nye asserting his belief in Shakespeare's genuine talent despite the doubts cast by critics. He humorously contrasts Shakespeare’s life and circumstances with those of Sir Francis Bacon while maintaining an entertaining narrative filled with witty observations. Nye's anecdotes about Shakespeare’s early career, personal life, and penmanship illustrate his affinity for blending biographical commentary with humor, offering readers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of literature’s most famous figures while setting the stage for the humorous essays to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nye, Bill, 1850-1896
EBook No.: 51961
Published: May 2, 2016
Downloads: 162
Language: English
Subject: American wit and humor
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Bill Nye's Chestnuts Old and New
Note: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "BILL NYE'S CHESTNUTS OLD AND NEW" by Bill Nye is a collection of humorous essays written in the late 19th century. The book offers a satirical look at various subjects, from notable historical figures like William Shakespeare to the eccentricities of society. The tone is lighthearted and often self-deprecating, with Nye’s distinct style providing insightful commentary wrapped in comedy. The opening of the book presents a playful argument surrounding the authorship of Shakespeare's works, with Nye asserting his belief in Shakespeare's genuine talent despite the doubts cast by critics. He humorously contrasts Shakespeare’s life and circumstances with those of Sir Francis Bacon while maintaining an entertaining narrative filled with witty observations. Nye's anecdotes about Shakespeare’s early career, personal life, and penmanship illustrate his affinity for blending biographical commentary with humor, offering readers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of literature’s most famous figures while setting the stage for the humorous essays to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nye, Bill, 1850-1896
EBook No.: 51961
Published: May 2, 2016
Downloads: 162
Language: English
Subject: American wit and humor
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.