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Shakespeare's Jest Book
A Hundred Mery Talys, From The Only Perfect Copy Known (1866)
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This collection features one hundred humorous tales that reflect the social and cultural context of Shakespeare's era, covering themes such as love, politics, and religion. The lively storytelling style makes these anecdotes entertaining and accessible, likely enjoyed in taverns of the time. Compiled from the only known perfect copy discovered in the British Museum, the book serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts, offering insight into the humor and wit of Shakespeare's world. This facsimile reprint aims to preserve the work's cultural significance.
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Shakespeare's Jest Book, William Shakespeare
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- 2009
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- Title
- Shakespeare's Jest Book
- Subtitle
- A Hundred Mery Talys, From The Only Perfect Copy Known (1866)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Shakespeare
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 184
- ISBN13
- 9781437494761
- Category
- Poetry
- Description
- This collection features one hundred humorous tales that reflect the social and cultural context of Shakespeare's era, covering themes such as love, politics, and religion. The lively storytelling style makes these anecdotes entertaining and accessible, likely enjoyed in taverns of the time. Compiled from the only known perfect copy discovered in the British Museum, the book serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts, offering insight into the humor and wit of Shakespeare's world. This facsimile reprint aims to preserve the work's cultural significance.