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100 1 _aMüller-Casenov, Hans
245 1 4 _aThe humour of Germany
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aInternational humour
500 _aRelease date is 2022-11-25
508 _aMFR, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Humour of Germany," edited by W. H. Dircks, is a collection of humorous literary pieces written in the late 19th century. This anthology brings together examples of German wit from various authors across different historical periods, showcasing the unique nuances and characteristics of German humor. It explores the complex interplay between national identity and individual expression, making it an intriguing read for those interested in cultural studies or literature. The opening of the anthology contains an introduction that delves into the nuances of German humor, examining its local peculiarities and the influence of various cultural and historical factors on its development. It highlights the significance of humor as a literary form and its connection to the psychological aspects of the national character. Additionally, the first three selections include moral fables by early authors such as Hugo von Trimberg and Hans Sachs, illustrating humorous exchanges that deal with themes of guilt and confession while maintaining a light-hearted tone. Each piece serves as a precursor to the diverse collection that follows, setting the stage for a journey through the comedic landscape of German literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Walter Scott Ltd., 1892
653 _aGerman wit and humor
700 1 _aDircks, W. H.
_q(Will H.)
700 1 _aBrock, C. E.
_q(Charles Edmund),
_d1870-1938
830 0 _aInternational humour
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/humourofgermany00mluoft
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69421
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