TY  - BOOK
AU  - Anonymous
TI  - Irish Wit and Humor: Anecdote Biography of Swift, Curran, O'Leary and O'Connell
AV  - PN 
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Irish wit and humor
KW  - Anecdotes -- Ireland
N1  - 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); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19220
ER  -