Mottley, John 1692-1750 creator Miller, Joe 1684-1738 text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Joe Miller's Jests, or The Wits Vade-Mecum" by John Mottley and Joe Miller is a collection of humorous anecdotes and witty repartees written in the early 18th century. This work captures the spirit of its time through an assortment of jest and humor, focusing on the exchanges of various characters, revealing social nuances, and the culture of comedic storytelling. It serves as a light-hearted exploration of wit that continues to entertain with its clever wordplay and engaging tales. The opening of this collection introduces readers to a variety of amusing jests and exchanges that set the tone for the entire book. From comments on social situations like the reception of performances in theaters to light banter involving nobles and commoners alike, the tales showcase the quick wit often employed during conversations. Through the witty tales of characters like the Duke, an orange girl, and Joe himself, the reader gets a glimpse of the layered humor of the era, effectively blending satire with social commentary and highlighting the classics of jesting that invite laughter and reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Transcription of original 1739 edition. Release date is 2012-07-02 Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified English wit and humor PN Original publication data not identified 24007586 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40127 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40127 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133922.0 40127