Project Gutenberg 2015-07-05 Public domain in the USA. 277 Various Verschillende Various, Various English Jests and Anecdotes, Collected from Various Sources Produced by Chris Curnow, Elisa and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "English Jests and Anecdotes, Collected from Various Sources" by Various is a collection of humorous tales and witty remarks likely compiled in the late 19th century. The work encompasses a variety of anecdotes, puns, and satirical observations that reflect the comedic sensibilities of English society, often poking fun at social customs, notable historical figures, and everyday situations. The content suggests a light-hearted exploration of both high and low cultures in England, appealing to readers who enjoy clever wordplay and social commentary. The opening of the collection introduces a series of humorous anecdotes that set the tone for the rest of the work. The anecdotes range from the comical mishaps of historical figures, such as a lady humorously misusing the term "lachrymal canals," to witty exchanges between famous individuals, like a clever repartee involving Dryden and Otway. Each anecdote combines elements of wit and irony, showcasing the absurdities of human behavior across various contexts. The lighthearted nature of these jests establishes a foundation for readers seeking an entertaining and thought-provoking exploration of English humor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English wit and humor Anecdotes -- England PN Text Category: Humour Category: British Literature 481523 2025-07-19T16:08:12.145791 text/html 469342 2024-10-24T17:40:59 text/html 438649 2025-07-19T16:08:18.667766 application/epub+zip 436761 2025-07-19T16:08:13.161828 application/epub+zip 261819 2025-07-19T16:08:12.639832 application/epub+zip 570151 2025-07-19T16:08:22.744769 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 539005 2025-07-19T16:08:18.136753 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 364170 2022-09-22T11:22:23.800457 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 416274 2025-07-19T16:08:11.280808 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 396293 2024-10-24T17:40:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16810 2025-07-19T16:08:23.054728 application/rdf+xml 28091 2025-07-19T16:08:12.753819 image/jpeg 3621 2025-07-19T16:08:12.696785 image/jpeg 436352 2025-07-19T16:08:12.184818 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