Stories of Comedy by Rossiter Johnson
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About this eBook
| Editor | Johnson, Rossiter, 1840-1931 |
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| Title | Stories of Comedy |
| Series Title | Little Classics, Volume 9 (of 18) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents |
Barny O'Reirdon the Navigator, by Lover Haddad-Ben-Ahab the Traveller, by Galt Bluebeard's Ghost, by Thackeray The Picnic Party, by Smith Father Tom and the Pope, by Ferguson Johnny Darbyshire, by Howitt The Gridiron, by Lover The Box Tunnel, by Reade. |
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Produced by Jacqueline Jeremy, Brian Janes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Stories of Comedy" by Rossiter Johnson is a collection of humorous tales written in the late 19th century. This anthology includes a variety of comedic stories from different authors, showcasing the wit and charm of characters in various amusing situations. The first tale features Barny O'Reirdon, a spirited fisherman from Kinsale, as he embarks on an unintended adventure that showcases his unique personality and comedic misunderstandings. At the start of the collection, the opening story introduces Barny O'Reirdon, who enjoys a lively debate with a relative at the local tavern. Despite his charm and confidence among his peers, Barny's jealousy arises when a long-lost cousin returns with tales of grand adventures. Determined to elevate his own stature, Barny concocts a plan to journey to a mysterious place called Fingal. However, he remains blissfully unaware that he is on the verge of a series of humorous misadventures, all stemming from misconceptions and a dose of ignorance related to navigation and local geography. As Barny sets out on his quest, the stage is set for a series of comedic escapades that highlight the folly and humor in human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Wit and humor |
| Subject | English wit and humor |
| Subject | Irish wit and humor |
| Subject | Scottish wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20229 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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