Humour collections and anthologies Books

Remarkable Satires is a book of satirical poetry written by the Irish poets Thomas Morgan and William Mcnamara. Originally published in 1760, the book is a collection of witty and humorous poems that comment on various social and political issues of the...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The Poet At The Breakfast Table V2 is a book written by Oliver Wendell Holmes and first published in 1884. It is a collection of essays and musings on a variety of topics, including literature, philosophy, science, and politics. The book is written in...

The Orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero V2 is a book that contains a collection of speeches delivered by the renowned Roman statesman and orator, Marcus Tullius Cicero. The book was first published in 1758 and is a valuable resource for anyone interested...

The Motto Book: Being A Collection Of Epigrams (1920) is a book written by Fra Elbertus. This book is a compilation of epigrams, which are short and witty sayings that convey a profound message. The book contains over 400 epigrams that cover a wide range...

The Jumble Book of Rhymes is a poetry collection that was originally published in 1919. The poems in this book are recited by the Jumbler, who is the main character in the collection. The Jumbler is a playful and mischievous character who loves to play...

The First Book of Horace's Satires is a collection of satirical poems written by the Roman poet Horace in the 1st century BC. The book, first published in 1842, contains ten satires that cover a range of topics, including morality, ethics, politics, and...

Seymour's Humorous Sketches is a book that was originally published in 1888. It is a collection of eighty-six caricature etchings that are accompanied by prose and verse. The book is written and illustrated by Robert Seymour, who was a popular British...

Liber ""Comicorum Romanorum: Praeter Plautum Et Syri Quae Feruntur Sententias Fragmenta Tertiis Curis"" auctore Ribbeck, Otto editus est. In hoc volumine fragmenta comica auctoribus praeter Plautum et Syrum collecta sunt. Primum editus est anno 1898.This...

Das Buch ""Satyrische Werke"" von Johannes Daniel Falk wurde im Jahr 1826 ver������ffentlicht. Es enth�����lt eine Sammlung von satirischen Gedichten und Texten, die sich kritisch mit verschiedenen gesellschaftlichen Themen auseinandersetzen. Falk, ein...

Poggii Florentini Facetiarum Libellus Unicus est liber scriptus a Bracciolini, Poggio, qui in anno millesimo quadringentesimo quinquagesimo secundo natus est. Hic liber est collectio fabularum, anecdotarum, et iocorum, quae Poggio in vita sua audivit aut...

Das Buch ""Frauenzimmer Belustigung: Ein So Wol Zu Geistlicher Sittenlehre"" wurde 1653 von Francois De Grenaille ver������ffentlicht. Es ist ein Werk, das sich an Frauen richtet und als Leitfaden f�����r ein tugendhaftes Leben dienen soll. Das Buch...

L'Honneur Et L'Argent: Une Com�����die (1869) de Ponsard, Fran�����ois est une pi�����ce de th����������tre qui raconte l'histoire d'un homme riche qui veut �����pouser la fille d'un noble ruin�����. Le p�����re de la jeune fille, qui est...

""Le Satire di Q. Orazio Flacco"" ����� una raccolta di satire scritte dal poeta romano Orazio. Pubblicato nel 1759, il libro ����� diviso in due parti e contiene otto satire in totale. Le satire sono scritte in versi e affrontano diverse questioni...

Illustrations of Aristotle on Men and Manners: From the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare is a book written by Joseph Esmond Riddle and published in 1832. The book contains a collection of illustrations that are based on the philosophical teachings of...

Hotch-Pot is a collection of humorous and satirical essays written by Umbra and originally published in 1867. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including politics, society, and culture, and are written in a witty and irreverent style. Some of the...

The doing of good deeds is important. As a free person, you can choose to live your life as a good person or as a bad person. To be a good person, do good deeds. To be a bad person, do bad deeds. If you do good deeds, you will become good. If you do bad...

"Dad enjoyed this funny and entertaining book! Lots of laughs and great stuff!"A wonderful gift for the man in your life!"The perfect gift for any father! This enjoyable and entertaining book has everything with its funny, true, and little-known father...

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? How do possums party? And what do trees do in their spare time? All of these questions and more are answered in Levity, Jonathan Vreeland's debut book of one-panel, witty comics that amuse and delight.

A REELY LONG WALKSam wasn’t for walking dogs when he could also sleep in,But the yappers persisted with an almighty din,So with the longest fish pole,They got out for their stroll,As Sammy laid back – and then reeled ‘em in. Let it...

Are you feeling a little lost? Got that ‘left in the spare room’ emptiness about you? Mawson does too.He sits atop his cushion and ponders about baffling things.The world is a funny place for a curious teddy bear to live in. Friends approach...

THE POET is a daily comic strip about celebrating the little things, often described as being like PEANUTS, but if Linus was an old man and Woodstock had an attitude. Making It Up As I Go Along is the eighth collection of The Poet comic strips, and...

Este libro recopila diversas situaciones cómicas en las cuales los niños son los protagonistas. La mayoría de las mismas son hechos reales, compartidos por sus padres, familiares y amigos.Las mejores anécdotas divertidas las...

During his many years researching the near-death experience (NDE), Dr. Kenneth Ring was concerned with answering the question, "What is it like to die?"  In this book of fifteen sparkling and delightfully witty essays, his question becomes...

"... It's the most entertaining book I've read this year."-- Steve Chapman, Columnist and Editorial Writer, The Chicago Tribune • There are no pretentious pronouncements about public policy or dry conclusions from social science in these pages .....

"Will Someone Lead me to a Pub" is 1937 guide to the public houses and taverns of London, both new and old. 'The Pub' is a veritable English institution and integral part of English society, dating back to time immemorial-and London has been home to some...

Offering an amusing picture of life in the United States from a British point of view, Who Put Ice in My Tea? shares a collection of short stories detailing the cultural differences between the United States and the United Kingdom.Author Valerie Crowe, a...

LOPSIDED LAUGHS is a book of 100 humorous poems and illustrations. The book is a collaboration of author Rick Duncan and illustrator/editor Tina Glasner. With his poetry, Rick Duncan expresses unique views about many aspects of our experience, including...

A Group of Theatrical Caricatures is a book published in 1897 by W.J. Gladding. The book is a collection of caricatures of famous actors and actresses from the late 19th century theater scene. Each caricature is accompanied by a short description of the...

700 Limerick Lyrics: A Collection Of Choice Humorous Versifications (1906) is a book of limericks compiled by Stanton Vaughn. The book contains 700 limericks, each one a short, humorous poem consisting of five lines. The limericks cover a wide range of...

Illustrative Gatherings Or Preachers And Teachers: A Manual Of Anecdotes, Facts, Figures, Proverbs, Quotations, Etc. (1860) by George Seaton Bowes is a comprehensive guide for preachers and teachers looking for inspiration and material to use in their...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

My Debut In Journalism: And Other Odd Happenings is a book written by Walter Polk Phillips and originally published in 1892. The book is a collection of short stories and anecdotes about the author's experiences as a journalist and various other odd...

Money Making and Merry Making Entertainments is a book written by Elizabeth Jane Rook and published in 1903. The book is a guide to organizing and hosting various types of entertainment events, with a focus on those that can also generate income. The...

Lystige Historier er en samling af noveller skrevet af den danske forfatter Gustav Wied og udgivet i 1896. Bogen indeholder en r�����kke humoristiske og satiriske historier, der kredser om emner som k�����rlighed, �����gteskab, samfundsliv og politik...

Rhymes For The Times is a book of poetry written by Henry M. Edmiston and published in 1904. The collection contains a variety of poems on various topics, including love, nature, and social issues of the time. The poems are written in rhyming verse and...

The Art of Folly is a satirical novel written by Sheridan Ford and published in 1895. The book is a humorous commentary on the social and political issues of the time, and is set in New York City during the Gilded Age. The story revolves around the...

Sheila And Others: The Simple Annals Of An Unromantic Household is a novel written by Winifred Cotter and published in 1920. The story revolves around the life of the titular character, Sheila, and her family. The novel is set in a small town in Ireland...

""Irish Diamonds"" is a book written by John Smith and published in 1847. The book is a collection of essays and observations about the Irish people, their culture, and their sense of humor. The author explores the unique wit and blunders of the Irish...

""Poems Or Amusements In Rhyme: Written At Various Periods, Between The Years 1815 And 1845"" is a collection of poems written by Paul Rodgers. The book was published in 1845 and features a variety of poems that were written over a thirty-year period...

""Bunter Kram"" ist ein Buch von Adolf Brecher, das im Jahr 1888 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Es handelt sich um eine Sammlung von Kurzgeschichten und Gedichten, die sich mit verschiedenen Themen wie Liebe, Natur, Gesellschaft und Alltag besch�����ftigen...

Bon Mots Of Samuel Foote And Theodore Hook is a book that was published in 1894 and is a collection of witty and humorous remarks made by two prominent writers of the 18th and 19th century - Samuel Foote and Theodore Hook. The book contains a compilation...

""Between The Whiffs"" is a collection of short stories, anecdotes, and odd sayings compiled by Henry Herman and published in 1890. The book primarily focuses on celebrities from the literary and theatrical worlds, featuring stories about famous writers,...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...