02457cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500750014426400510021930000470027033600260031733700260034333800360036950002030040550000310060850801200063952010900075953400640184954600500191365300410196365300550200485600430205999900170210216244UtSlPG20260610133359.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aBorrow, George,d1803-188114aThe Turkish Jester :bor, The Pleasantries of Cogia Nasr Eddin Effendi 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aThis is a very rare work by George Borrow, English eccentric and polyglot. It's a translation of a collection of short stories about Cogia Nasr Eddin Effendi - many of which show the Cogia's wisdom.  aRelease date is 2005-07-08  aEBook transcribed from the 1924 Norwich edition, Vol. 16, Miscellanies, by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk  a"The Turkish Jester" by George Borrow is a collection of humorous anecdotes and tales featuring the character Cogia Nasr Eddin Efendi, written in the late 19th century. This book captures the whimsical and satirical adventures of a clever yet mischievous figure known for his quick wit and cultural commentary, making it a delightful exploration of folklore and humor from Turkish culture.  In this collection, Cogia Nasr Eddin is portrayed as an eccentric and wise personality who navigates various social situations with clever retorts and absurd antics. Each tale showcases his humorous interactions with other characters, including townsfolk and authority figures, often highlighting the follies of human behavior. Through his comical misunderstandings and sharp observations, the Cogia addresses broader themes of wisdom, foolishness, and societal norms. The stories serve not only as entertainment but also as reflections on life, often concluding with a profound yet humorous twist that leaves readers both amused and contemplative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cIPSWICH: W. WEBBER, DIAL LANE,, 1884  aTranslated from the Turkish by George Borrow.  aNasreddin Hoca (Legendary character)  aTurkish wit and humor -- Translations into English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16244  c57632d57632