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_aWestmacott, C. M. _q(Charles Molloy), _d1788?-1868 |
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_aThe Punster's Pocket-book : _bor, the Art of Punning Enlarged by Bernard Blackmantle, illustrated with numerous original designs by Robert Cruikshank |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-07-17 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Bryan Ness, Laura and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Punster's Pocket-book" by Bernard Blackmantle is a collection of humorous reflections, rules, and examples on the art of punning, written in the early 19th century. Through a whimsical lens, the author provides insights into the craft of wordplay, intending to elevate punning from mere frivolity to an esteemed literary exercise worthy of appreciation. The book not only features original content but also draws on various historical examples and puns from notable figures. At the start of the volume, the author introduces the topic of punning with a lighthearted and engaging tone. He emphasizes its universal appeal, claiming that everyone, regardless of their social standing or education, has attempted puns at some point. Blackmantle animates the work with playful anecdotes, asserting the intellectual value of puns and their historical significance while inviting readers to contribute their own original quips. He outlines a series of rules for effective punning, presenting it as a refined skill that can enhance conversation and foster joy, playfully challenging critics to reconsider their views on this delightful art form. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aEnglish wit and humor | ||
| 653 | _aPuns and punning | ||
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_aCruikshank, Robert, _d1789-1856 |
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