02316cam a22003133u 4500 54498 UtSlPG 20260610134245.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en fr iso639-1 PN Boyer, Abel, 1667-1729 The Wise and Ingenious Companion, French and English; : or, A Collection of the Wit of the Illustrious Persons, Both Ancient and Modern Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-04-07 Produced by Turgut Dincer, RichardW, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Wise and Ingenious Companion, French and English" by Abel Boyer is a collection of witty sayings, anecdotes, and repartees written in the early 18th century. The work aims to captivate and educate readers by compiling clever thoughts from various illustrious figures throughout history, both ancient and modern. It serves as a delightful exploration of wit, language, and culture, particularly catering to English speakers and foreigners seeking to improve their knowledge of both the English and French languages. At the start of the collection, Boyer provides a detailed introduction that discusses the value of wise sayings and witty repartees in culture and conversation. He reflects on how ancient Greeks and Romans appreciated and recorded these clever remarks, emphasizing their educational and entertaining qualities. The introduction also sets the stage for the subsequent collection, highlighting how the work aims to differentiate genuine wit from trivial puns or vulgar jokes, thereby ensuring that readers not only enjoy the anecdotes but also find value in their moral and cultural significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Wit and humor Anecdotes https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54498 95330 95330