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This reprint features early jest books, believed to have influenced Shakespeare's work, originally published in 1864. The collection offers a glimpse into the humor and wit of the time, showcasing rare material that provides context to the comedic elements found in Shakespeare's plays. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the origins of Elizabethan humor and its impact on literature.
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Old English Jest-Books, William Carew Hazlitt
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Old English Jest-Books
- Subtitle
- Vol. 1: Shakespeare Jest-Books
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Carew Hazlitt
- Publisher
- Outlook
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 308
- ISBN13
- 9783752584400
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- This reprint features early jest books, believed to have influenced Shakespeare's work, originally published in 1864. The collection offers a glimpse into the humor and wit of the time, showcasing rare material that provides context to the comedic elements found in Shakespeare's plays. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the origins of Elizabethan humor and its impact on literature.