Dictionary of Riddles
“Dictionary of Riddles” by Mark Bryant, published by Taylor & Francis Group on June 30, 2020, is a comprehensive collection featuring nearly 1,500 riddles from various historical sources. This edition presents a diverse array of riddles, ranging from medieval humor to intricate puzzles crafted by renowned literary figures such as Schiller, Swift, and Poe. The book explores the evolution of riddles from their ancient origins through the Renaissance and into modern times, providing readers with a rich context for understanding this unique form of expression.
Readers will find a vast assortment of riddles that reflect both the playful and intellectual aspects of humor. The collection includes jokes and riddles that span different eras and cultures, showcasing the art of riddling as it has developed over centuries. With its 376 pages, this reference work serves as both an entertaining source of amusement and a scholarly exploration of the genre, making it a valuable addition for those interested in humor, literary criticism, and the historical significance of riddles.
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Originally published in 1990, Dictionary of Riddles is a collection of nearly 1500 of the most cryptic and entertaining riddles from history. Drawn from sources throughout the world, the collection ranges from earthy medieval jokes about fleas, worms and vegetables to the sophisticated puzzles composed by literary figures from Schiller, Swift, Voltaire, Rousseau and Cervantes to Edgar Allen Poe, Lewis Carroll and J.R.R. Tolkien. The book traces the history of riddles from their origins in antiquity through the golden age of the Renaissance, to their decline into the nursery and the first few signs of their modern revival, and draws together all the strands of the riddling art.
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