Great British Wit
Great British Wit by Rosemarie Jarski, published by Ebury Press in 2005, is a comprehensive collection that showcases the unique humor of British culture. Spanning 443 pages, this edition presents a wide array of quotes and anecdotes from notable figures, reflecting the nation’s distinctive sense of humor across various themes, from the divine to the everyday.
Readers will discover a rich tapestry of wit that encapsulates the essence of British identity. The book features contributions from a diverse range of personalities, including literary giants and contemporary comedians, providing insights into the humorous perspective on life in Britain. This collection serves as both a reference and a celebration of humor, making it a valuable addition for those interested in the nuances of British wit and its cultural significance.
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There’s nothing much left to feel good about these days if you’re British, but one of the few things where we all agree that we’re still a world leader is our defining sense of humour. Thematically covering every subject imaginable, from God to dogs, this collection is the seminal gathering of our national wit and a picture of who we are as a nation – a monument to our monumental silliness.
‘An Englishman, even if he is alone, forms an orderly queue of one.’ George Mikes
Jane Austen, Jo Brand, Craig Brown, Winston Churchill, Alan Clark, Jeremy Clarkson, Billy Connolly, Peter Cook, Tommy Cooper, Stephen Fry, A.A. Gill, Boris Johnson, Samuel Johnson, Maureen Lipman, Spike Milligan, Eric Morecambe, William Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, Frank Skinner, Sue Townsend, Peter Ustinov, Queen Victoria, Oscar Wilde, P.G. Wodehouse, Victoria Wood and many more.
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