Project Gutenberg 2022-12-12 Public domain in the USA. 240 Taylor, Susette M. Millar, H. R. (Harold Robert) 1869 1942 Millar, Harold Robert Millar, H.R. The humour of Spain. $aUnited Kingdom :$bThe Walter Scott Publishing Co., Ltd.,$c1909. Josep Cols Canals, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Humour of Spain" by Susette M. Taylor and H. R. Millar is a collection of humorous tales and anecdotes drawn from the rich fabric of Spanish literary tradition, likely compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology explores various forms of Spanish humour, capturing the wit and amusing situations present throughout the nation's history and storytelling, from medieval times to the Renaissance. The opening of the collection presents an introduction that emphasizes the unique charm and characteristics of Spanish humour, which often shines brightly against a backdrop of historical gloom. It suggests a deep-seated tradition where humour reflects the complexities of Spanish life influenced by diverse cultures, such as the Arab dominion and Catholicism. The selected stories introduce dynamic characters and scenarios, showcasing the clever interplay of wit, irony, and satire. Notable pieces include humorous takes on societal roles, such as the clever rogue and the underlying absurdities of authority, providing readers with insight into not only entertainment but also cultural commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20141220021542taylor 1909 gb Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Spanish wit and humor PN Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour 741120 2025-06-27T11:28:30.083130 text/html 719981 2024-10-19T02:38:28 text/html 9186940 2025-06-27T11:28:44.957109 application/epub+zip 9183297 2025-06-27T11:28:33.061142 application/epub+zip 483509 2025-06-27T11:28:31.375156 application/epub+zip 9697814 2025-06-27T11:28:52.335067 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 9639442 2025-06-27T11:28:43.222075 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 626661 2025-06-27T11:28:27.855157 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 606631 2024-10-19T02:38:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16111 2025-06-27T11:28:52.491055 application/rdf+xml 16107 2025-06-27T11:28:31.625142 image/jpeg 2247 2025-06-27T11:28:31.499135 image/jpeg 9216836 2025-06-27T11:28:30.298147 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