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2011-06-30
Public domain in the USA.
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Anonymous
Anonyme
Anonymous, Anonymous
The Book of Riddles
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Collections, University Libraries, Ball State University,
the Milne Special Collections, University of New Hampshire,
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"The Book of Riddles" by Anonymous is a collection of riddles written during the early 19th century. This intriguing book presents a variety of riddles, each illustrated with whimsical and engaging language, inviting readers to ponder and solve them. The likely topic of the book revolves around playful wordplay and the art of riddling, showcasing clever metaphors and personifications. The content features a rich assortment of riddles that employ various objects, animals, and abstract concepts as subjects. Each riddle is crafted with vivid imagery, creating a narrative that engages the imagination. For instance, riddles describe inanimate objects like clocks and watches in human-like terms, inviting a deeper exploration into their functions and symbolic meanings. Themes of time, nature, and everyday life emerge throughout, as the riddles entice readers to think critically about ordinary things in an extraordinary way. Overall, it's a delightful journey through the world of riddles, providing entertainment and mental exercise for readers of all ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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