Project Gutenberg 2012-07-17 Public domain in the USA. 537 Westmacott, C. M. (Charles Molloy) 1787 1868 Blackmantle, Bernard Westmacott, Charles Molloy Molloy, Charles Cruikshank, Robert 1789 1856 Cruikshank, I. R. (Isaac Robert) Cruikshank, I. Robert (Isaac Robert) Cruikshank, R. (Robert) Cruikshank, Isaac Robert The Punster's Pocket-book or, the Art of Punning Enlarged by Bernard Blackmantle, illustrated with numerous original designs by Robert Cruikshank Produced by Bryan Ness, Laura and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Punster's Pocket-book" by Bernard Blackmantle is a collection of humorous reflections, rules, and examples on the art of punning, written in the early 19th century. Through a whimsical lens, the author provides insights into the craft of wordplay, intending to elevate punning from mere frivolity to an esteemed literary exercise worthy of appreciation. The book not only features original content but also draws on various historical examples and puns from notable figures. At the start of the volume, the author introduces the topic of punning with a lighthearted and engaging tone. He emphasizes its universal appeal, claiming that everyone, regardless of their social standing or education, has attempted puns at some point. Blackmantle animates the work with playful anecdotes, asserting the intellectual value of puns and their historical significance while inviting readers to contribute their own original quips. He outlines a series of rules for effective punning, presenting it as a refined skill that can enhance conversation and foster joy, playfully challenging critics to reconsider their views on this delightful art form. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English wit and humor Puns and punning PN PR Text Category: Humour 323142 2025-08-16T10:44:19.990710 text/html 309672 2024-10-23T09:43:31 text/html 1941537 2025-08-16T10:44:34.223623 application/epub+zip 1944773 2025-08-16T10:44:25.165662 application/epub+zip 187335 2025-08-16T10:44:22.089671 application/epub+zip 1832177 2025-08-16T10:44:38.342585 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1778353 2025-08-16T10:44:31.243613 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 238829 2022-09-18T12:27:39.065753 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 246418 2025-08-16T10:44:18.636736 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 226529 2024-10-23T09:43:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17659 2025-08-16T10:44:38.480581 application/rdf+xml 13884 2025-08-16T10:44:22.634672 image/jpeg 3999 2025-08-16T10:44:22.360661 image/jpeg 1931608 2025-08-16T10:44:20.075671 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia