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"German Wit and Humor: A Collection from Various Sources Classified Under Appropriate Subject Headings" is a compilation of humorous anecdotes, tales, and observations focusing on different subjects in German culture, likely compiled in the early 20th century. The book presents a delightful array of wit that encompasses various professions and social situations, highlighting both the absurdities and the charm of everyday life through laughter. The opening of this collection introduces readers to
examples of humor from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, showcasing comedic tales featuring characters like Eulenspiegel, a renowned trickster who plays with the gullibility of townsfolk, and anecdotal reflections on human nature and societal quirks. Stories such as the beggar's clever defense in court and a farmer's interpretation of the Trinity illustrate the blend of wit with moral lessons that define the collection. Through its light-hearted storytelling, readers are invited to appreciate the timeless essence of humor within German folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Downes, Minna Sophie Marie Baumann, 1858- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 03021309 |
| Title | German wit and humor : A collection from various sources classified under appropriate subject headings |
| Original Publication | Philadelphia: George W. Jacobs & Co., 1903. |
| Credits | Tim Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74708 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74708-8 |
| Release Date | Nov 8, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 524 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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