Joe Miller's Jests, or The Wits Vade-Mecum by John Mottley and Joe Miller
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"Joe Miller's Jests, or The Wits Vade-Mecum" by John Mottley and Joe Miller is a collection of humorous anecdotes and witty repartees written in the early 18th century. This work captures the spirit of its time through an assortment of jest and humor, focusing on the exchanges of various characters, revealing social nuances, and the culture of comedic storytelling. It serves as a light-hearted exploration of wit that continues to entertain with
its clever wordplay and engaging tales. The opening of this collection introduces readers to a variety of amusing jests and exchanges that set the tone for the entire book. From comments on social situations like the reception of performances in theaters to light banter involving nobles and commoners alike, the tales showcase the quick wit often employed during conversations. Through the witty tales of characters like the Duke, an orange girl, and Joe himself, the reader gets a glimpse of the layered humor of the era, effectively blending satire with social commentary and highlighting the classics of jesting that invite laughter and reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Compiler | Mottley, John, 1692-1750 |
|---|---|
| Other | Miller, Joe, 1684-1738 |
| LoC No. | 24007586 |
| Title | Joe Miller's Jests, or The Wits Vade-Mecum |
| Note | Transcription of original 1739 edition. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | English wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40127 |
| Release Date | Jul 2, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 469 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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