264 Pages
by
Routledge
264 Pages
by
Routledge
263 Pages
by
Routledge
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The Mirth of Nations is a social and historical study of jokes told in the principal English-speaking countries. It is based on use of archives and other primary sources, including old and rare joke books. Davies makes detailed comparisons between the humor of specific pairs of nations and ethnic and regional groups. In this way, he achieves an appreciation of the unique characteristics of the... Read more
Acknowledgments, 1. Introduction, 2. The Self-Mocking Scottish Sense of Humor, 3. The Balanced Jewish Sense of Humor, 4. Jokes about Jewish Women and Australian Men, 5. Canadian Jokes about Newfoundlanders: Neighborly, Bilingual, North American, 6. Jokes about Newfies and Jokes Told by Newfoundlanders, 7. American Jokes about Poles, 8. Polish Jokes and Polish Conflicts, 9. Conclusion, General Bibliography, Index
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Christie Davies
