Dictionnaire des calembours et des jeux de mots, lazzis, coqs-à-l'âne,…
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Gratet-Duplessis, Pierre-Alexandre, 1792-1853
French
"Dictionnaire des calembours et des jeux de mots, lazzis, coqs-à-l'âne, quolibets, quiproquos, amphibourris, etc." is a whimsical collection of jokes and wordplay likely compiled in the mid-19th century. The book is filled with clever puns, humorous anecdotes, and playful linguistic riddles that showcase the art of wit and humor in language. It off...
intricacies of meanings. The opening of the book introduces readers to various forms of wordplay, including riddles and clever quips involving double meanings and linguistic twists. For example, it begins with riddles that challenge the reader to think creatively about language, such as identifying the letter "A" as a captain of soldiers. Through engaging anecdotes and humorous remarks about societal figures and norms, the authors illustrate the sophistication and charm inherent in calembours. The tone is light-hearted and entertaining, appealing to those who appreciate clever language play and cultural commentary through humor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Lisa Robinson
3 months agoI was genuinely impressed since the author demonstrates strong mastery of the topic. I learned so much from this.
Kenneth Miller
5 months agoReading this felt refreshing because the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. I'm sending the link to all my friends.
Brian Adams
5 months agoI went into this with no expectations and the clarity of explanations makes revisiting sections worthwhile. This left a lasting impression on me.
Mark Hill
4 months agoI wasn’t planning to read this, yet the storytelling feels authentic and emotionally grounded. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
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Sandra Jones
3 months agoI wasn’t planning to read this, yet the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. This left a lasting impression on me.