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O'Donoghue, D. J. (David James)
1866
1917
O'Donoghue, David James
Paque, Oliver
1846
1908
Pike, William Henry
Pike, W. H. (William Henry)
The humour of Ireland
$aUnited Kingdom :$bThe Walter Scott Publishing Co. Ltd.,$c1908.
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"The Humour of Ireland" by D. J. O'Donoghue is a collection of humorous tales, anecdotes, and folk stories that showcases the rich tradition of Irish wit and satire, written in the early 20th century. The book highlights various topics within Irish culture, utilizing a wide range of narratives that reflect the people’s characteristic humour, folklore, and social commentary. The opening of the book presents an introduction that outlines the historical significance of Irish humour, revealing its ancient roots and the enduring tradition of storytelling in Ireland. It discusses the famous Irish wit and the capacity of humor to flourish even in the face of adversity, showcasing how writers and jesters have employed cleverness and satire to address social issues and human folly. The first selections feature intriguing tales like "Exorcising the Demon of Voracity," where a satirist cleverly banishes a king’s demon of gluttony, embedding deep cultural insights and showcasing the engagingly whimsical style that permeates the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/humourofirelands00odonrich
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Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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