02284cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000230011324500250013626400510016130000470021233600260025933700260028533800360031150000310034750802120037852011580059053400870174865300260183570000470186185600430190899900190195169530UtSlPG20260610134617.0mcr n260607r20221909utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aTaylor, Susette M.14aThe humour of Spain. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2022-12-12 aJosep 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.) a"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.) pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: The Walter Scott Publishing Co., Ltd., 1909 aSpanish wit and humor1 aMillar, H. R.q(Harold Robert),d1869-194240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69530 c110313d110313