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Brief Diversions
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Brief Diversions

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John Boynton Priestley, the celebrated English author, presents "Brief Diversions: being Tales Travesties and Epigrams," a delightful collection of short stories showcasing his signature wit and satirical observations. This volume, a treasure of 20th-century English literature, offers a series of humorous parodies and insightful epigrams, providing a diverting look at the world through Priestley's uniquely comedic lens.

Within these pages, readers will discover a range of literary experiments, each a concise exploration of humor and human nature. Priestley's talent for crafting engaging narratives and his sharp eye for social commentary are on full display, making "Brief Diversions" a timeless example of comedic writing. Perfect for anyone who appreciates clever prose and gentle satire, this collection exemplifies the enduring appeal of classic English humor.

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 is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
28 March 2025
Pages
124
ISBN
9781023164924

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

John Boynton Priestley, the celebrated English author, presents "Brief Diversions: being Tales Travesties and Epigrams," a delightful collection of short stories showcasing his signature wit and satirical observations. This volume, a treasure of 20th-century English literature, offers a series of humorous parodies and insightful epigrams, providing a diverting look at the world through Priestley's uniquely comedic lens.

Within these pages, readers will discover a range of literary experiments, each a concise exploration of humor and human nature. Priestley's talent for crafting engaging narratives and his sharp eye for social commentary are on full display, making "Brief Diversions" a timeless example of comedic writing. Perfect for anyone who appreciates clever prose and gentle satire, this collection exemplifies the enduring appeal of classic English humor.

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 is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
28 March 2025
Pages
124
ISBN
9781023164924