Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: The Folio Society, 2003
Anbieter: Yesterday's Muse, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, Webster, NY, USA
Hard Cover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 4th Printing. 4th printing (Ford-Smith, Folio 76 #1140). Includes publisher's slipcase. Fine book in near fine slipcase. Slipcase faintly scuffed. Binding tight and square, pages clean, bright, and unmarked. 2003 Hard Cover. 288 pp. A collection of humorous vignettes by various authors, with contributions by William Shakespeare, Samuel Johnson, Charles Dickens, Winston S. Churchill, the Queen of England, G.K. Chesterton, P.G. Wodehouse, Mark Twain, Dorothy Parker, Groucho Marx, etc., etc. Ever since Chaucer's day, when the host of the Tabard Inn in Southwark rose to welcome the Canterbury Pilgrims with a joke, the After Dinner Speech, designed, if possible, to reduce the assembled company to helpless merriment, has presented the ultimate challenge. The best speakers are natural story-tellers - Gerard Hoffnung, reading a selection of letters from continental hoteliers: 'There is a French widow in every bedroom affording delightful prospects'; John Mortimer telling the woeful tale of a man's numerous unsuccessful attempts to murder his wife: 'At no time did Mrs Scott feel that the magic had gone out of their marriage' - and in this collection of post-prandial treasures you will find the very best of them, from Groucho Marx on how to resist a femme fatale, to Ralph Steadman surreally addressing the Lewis Carroll Centenary Dinner. 'Goodness', said a friend on greeting Mae West, 'where did you get those beautiful pearls?' 'Goodness', replied Mae, 'had nothing to do with it.' Shaggy dog stories, practical jokes, sporting anecdotes, rousing toasts, travellers' tales and risque reminiscences rub shoulders in this essential collection with real-life revelations and moments of history. Among the guests are Peter Ustinov, Jilly Cooper, Brian Johnstone, Charles Dickens, Dorothy Parker, Robertson Davies, Henry Grady and A.P. Herbert. There is food and drink in abundance. There is gentle reflection and endearing charm as well as defiant frivolity. Above all there are stories for every occasion - witty, absurd, momentous, philosophical, fascinating, poignant, and forever entertaining.
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Zustand: New.
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Anbieter: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, Vereinigtes Königreich
EUR 24,80
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Anbieter: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, Vereinigtes Königreich
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In den WarenkorbPaperback / softback. Zustand: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.
Anbieter: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, Vereinigtes Königreich
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In den WarenkorbPaperback. Zustand: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.
Anbieter: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, Vereinigtes Königreich
EUR 34,41
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Verlag: Henry S. King & Co, 1875
Anbieter: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, Vereinigtes Königreich
Signiert
EUR 32,41
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In den WarenkorbZustand: Good. 1875. No Edition Remarks. 313 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Blue cloth with gilt. Inscribed by the author with no signature to the front free end paper. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Further previous inscriptions to front free end-paper. Thumb-marking present. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Gilt lettering has become dull. Moderate tanning to spine. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.
Verlag: Henry S. King & Co., London, 1875
Anbieter: Walk A Crooked Mile Books, Williamsburg, PA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. POM 039903 Signed by author. Solid blue cloth hard cover with wear to head and heel of spine and corners and some soiling. Hinge exposed at front end papers. Pages are browning some. With some white paint on the bottom of the boards. 313pp.
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In den WarenkorbZustand: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
EUR 18,56
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In den WarenkorbPaperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of poems by the celebrated Roman author Horace, capturing the essence of life and society in the Augustan era. Through themes of love, friendship, philosophy, and the human condition, the author offers profound insights into the complexities of his time. The poems are not simply relics of ancient history; they resonate with universal experiences and emotions that transcend cultural and chronological boundaries. The author explores the nature of human nature, the search for meaning, and the fleeting nature of existence. Amidst the grandeur and excess of ancient Rome, the author finds moments of beauty and fragility that continue to inspire and resonate with readers today. Horace's poetry not only provides a glimpse into the past but also serves as a timeless meditation on the human condition. Its enduring relevance lies in its ability to articulate the complexities of human emotions, the search for purpose, and the pursuit of a meaningful life, making it a valuable literary treasure that has informed and inspired generations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
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In den WarenkorbPaperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is an anthology of Odes by the Greek poet Pindar. Odes, a type of lyric poem, were written to celebrate the victors of athletic competitions and public festivals throughout ancient Greece. Like many poets of this time, Pindar's work would often praise the achievements of individuals while also exploring broader themes such as mythology, history, and morality. The author's work is a valuable source of information about the social and cultural world of ancient Greece. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Anbieter: moluna, Greven, Deutschland
EUR 40,35
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In den WarenkorbGebunden. Zustand: New.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC Jul 2023, 2023
ISBN 10: 1021975826 ISBN 13: 9781021975829
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC Mär 2019, 2019
ISBN 10: 0530297051 ISBN 13: 9780530297057
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2019, 2019
ISBN 10: 0469395370 ISBN 13: 9780469395374
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.