Project Gutenberg 2015-11-06 Public domain in the USA. 613 Hook, Theodore Edward 1788 1841 Hook, Theodore E. (Theodore Edward) Hook, Theodore The Choice Humorous Works, Ludicrous Adventures, Bons Mots, Puns, and Hoaxes of Theodore Hook Produced by Chris Curnow, John Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Choice: Humorous Works, Ludicrous Adventures, Bons Mots, Puns, and Hoaxes" by Theodore Hook is a collection of literary pieces that includes anecdotes, letters, and humorous writings, written in the early 19th century. This compilation displays Hook’s sharp wit and penchant for satire, featuring various characters including the charmingly absurd Mrs. Ramsbottom, who is central to multiple stories that explore social norms and idiosyncrasies in a comedic light. The book promises a mix of playful language and clever observations that entertain while poking fun at societal conventions. The beginning of this collection introduces readers to Theodore Hook’s life and career, providing a biographical context that often reflects the themes found in his work. The opening sections herald the arrival of "The Ramsbottom Papers," which recount Mrs. Ramsbottom's lively gathering and reveal her family's humorous dynamics, alongside anecdotes about their interactions with neighbors and societal figures. Through these initial sketches, readers encounter Hook's characteristic humor — conveyed through entertaining misunderstandings and delightful wordplay — establishing an inviting tone that encourages them to delve deeper into the comedic adventures that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English wit and humor PR Text Browsing: Humour Browsing: Literature Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: Biographies Category: British Literature 1435200 2025-06-20T08:09:20.785794 text/html 1440039 2024-10-22T23:24:51 text/html 1596140 2025-06-20T08:09:51.611539 application/epub+zip 1617593 2025-06-20T08:09:27.515872 application/epub+zip 599800 2025-06-20T08:09:24.189736 application/epub+zip 2020029 2025-06-20T08:10:05.797475 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2044970 2025-06-20T08:09:46.920614 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1029890 2022-09-22T18:19:39.909615 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1192036 2025-06-20T08:09:16.685868 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1171949 2024-10-22T23:24:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16436 2025-06-20T08:10:06.022512 application/rdf+xml 18471 2025-06-20T08:09:24.441734 image/jpeg 2479 2025-06-20T08:09:24.314657 image/jpeg 1679251 2025-06-20T08:09:20.966692 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