Brief Diversions: Being Tales, Travesties And Epigrams (1922)

By J.B. Priestley

Book Overview

Brief Diversions: Being Tales, Travesties And Epigrams is a collection of short stories, satirical pieces, and witty epigrams written by J.B. Priestley and published in 1922. The book is divided into three sections, each containing a different type of writing. The first section, Tales, contains a series of humorous and imaginative stories that explore various themes such as love, death, and the supernatural. The second section, Travesties, features satirical pieces that parody well-known literary works and public figures of the time. The final section, Epigrams, is a collection of witty one-liners and aphorisms that showcase Priestley's talent for clever wordplay and insight. Overall, Brief Diversions is a delightful and entertaining read that showcases Priestley's versatility as a writer and his unique style of humor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116408190X
• ISBN13: 9781164081906
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"