Shakespeare's Jest Book: A Hundred Mery Talys, From The Only Perfect Copy Known (1866)

By Anonymous and William Shakespeare

Shakespeare's Jest Book: A Hundred Mery Talys, From The Only Perfect Copy Known is a collection of humorous stories compiled by William Shakespeare in 1866. The book contains one hundred tales that are said to have been popular in Shakespeare's time and were likely told in taverns and other social settings. The stories are written in a lively and entertaining style and cover a range of topics, from love and marriage to politics and religion. The book is considered a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Shakespeare's work, as it provides insight into the cultural context in which he lived and worked. The edition is based on the only known perfect copy of the book, which was discovered in the British Museum in the mid-19th century. Overall, Shakespeare's Jest Book is a fascinating glimpse into the humor and wit of one of the greatest playwrights in history.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: 1437494765
• ISBN13: 9781437494761
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"