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First published 1985

Sixth impression 1994

British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data

Nash Walter, 1926-
The language of humour.--(English language
series; no. 16)
1. English wit and humour--History and
criticism. 2. English language--Style
1. Title II. Series

827′.009 PR931

ISBN 0-582-29127-5

Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data

Nash Walter.

The language of humour.

(English language series; 16)

Bibliography: p.

Includes index.

1. English wit and humour--History and criticism.
2. English language--Style. 3. Style, Literary.
3. Comic, The. 1. Title. II. Series.

PR931.N37 1985 808.7 84-12631

ISBN 0-582-29127-5

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