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Happy Thoughts is a collection of humorous essays and sketches written by Francis Cowley Burnand, a British playwright, humorist, and editor. The book was first published in 1896 and contains a series of witty observations and amusing anecdotes on a wide range of topics, from social etiquette and marriage to politics and the absurdities of everyday life. Burnand's writing is characterized by his clever wordplay, satirical wit, and irreverent humor, which often pokes fun at the conventions and pretensions of Victorian society. His essays are filled with amusing characters, such as the pompous politician or the foppish dandy, and his observations on human behavior are both insightful and hilarious.Despite its age, Happy Thoughts remains a delightful and entertaining read, offering a window into the world of Victorian humor and satire. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of comedy and the evolution of British humor.One Of The Great Almost Forgotten Works Of English Humor By A Contributor To Punch.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163405086
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 316
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x22 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 635 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 6. december 2024
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Happy Thoughts is a collection of humorous essays and sketches written by Francis Cowley Burnand, a British playwright, humorist, and editor. The book was first published in 1896 and contains a series of witty observations and amusing anecdotes on a wide range of topics, from social etiquette and marriage to politics and the absurdities of everyday life. Burnand's writing is characterized by his clever wordplay, satirical wit, and irreverent humor, which often pokes fun at the conventions and pretensions of Victorian society. His essays are filled with amusing characters, such as the pompous politician or the foppish dandy, and his observations on human behavior are both insightful and hilarious.Despite its age, Happy Thoughts remains a delightful and entertaining read, offering a window into the world of Victorian humor and satire. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of comedy and the evolution of British humor.One Of The Great Almost Forgotten Works Of English Humor By A Contributor To Punch.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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