The Hundred Merry Tales: Or Shakespeare's Jest Book (1831)

by J. Chidley

Book Overview

The Hundred Merry Tales: Or Shakespeare's Jest Book is a collection of humorous stories and jokes compiled by an anonymous author in the 16th century. This edition, published in 1831 by J. Chidley, features a selection of these tales that were believed to have been popular during the time of William Shakespeare. The book contains a variety of ribald and bawdy jokes, as well as witty anecdotes and clever wordplay. The tales are presented in a lively and entertaining style, making this book a delightful read for anyone interested in the history of English humor. The Hundred Merry Tales: Or Shakespeare's Jest Book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of Elizabethan humor, and a testament to the enduring popularity of these timeless tales.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165590972
• ISBN13: 9781165590971
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"