02260cam a22003133u 4500 19220 UtSlPG 20260610133441.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Anonymous Irish Wit and Humor : Anecdote Biography of Swift, Curran, O'Leary and O'Connell Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-09-08 Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net (produced from page scans provided by the Digital and Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries) "Irish Wit and Humor" by Anonymous is a collection of anecdotal biographies and humorous tales centered around notable Irish personalities, written during the late 19th century. The book features prominent figures such as Jonathan Swift, John Philpot Curran, Arthur O'Leary, and Daniel O'Connell, delving into their lives and showcasing their wit through amusing anecdotes and anecdotes reflecting their character and humor. The opening portion of the book introduces Jonathan Swift, providing insights into his early life, some unusual events surrounding his childhood, and tales that highlight his sharp wit. Examples include his mischievous writing of a mock marriage certificate under an oak tree and an amusing grace he offered at a dinner, which serves to illustrate his unconventional humor and the entertaining dynamics of his social interactions. Furthermore, anecdotes about his interactions with various figures and his perceptive observations on politics and society lay the groundwork for understanding Swift's impactful influence on literature and Irish satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Irish wit and humor Anecdotes -- Ireland https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19220 60605 60605