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Nilsen, Don Lee Fred.

Humor in British literature, from the Middle Ages to the
Restoration : a reference guide / Don L. F. Nilsen.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p.) and index.
ISBN 0-313-29706-1 (alk. paper)

1. English wit and humor--History and criticism--Bibliography.
2. English literature--Middle English, 1100-1500--History and
criticism--Bibliography. 3. English literature--Early modern.
1500-1700--History and criticism--Bibliography. 4. English drama
(Comedy)--History and criticism--Bibliography. 5. Civilization,
Medieval, in literature--Bibliography.
Z2014.W57N55 1997
[PR931.N]
016.827009--dc20 96-26190

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Copyright © 1997 by Don L. F. Nilsen

All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be
reproduced, by any process or technique, without the
express written consent of the publisher.

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 96-26190
ISBN: 0-313-29706-1

First published in 1997

Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
An imprint of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc.

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