Originally published in 1990 by Routledge, Dictionary of Riddles is a collection of nearly 1500 of the most cryptic and entertaining riddles from history. Drawn from sources throughout the world, the collection ranges from earthy medieval jokes about fleas, worms and vegetables to the sophisticated puzzles composed by literary figures from Schiller, Swift, Voltaire, Rousseau and Cervantes to Edgar Allan Poe, Lewis Carroll and J.R.R. Tolkien. The book traces the history of riddles from their origins in antiquity through the ...
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Originally published in 1990 by Routledge, Dictionary of Riddles is a collection of nearly 1500 of the most cryptic and entertaining riddles from history. Drawn from sources throughout the world, the collection ranges from earthy medieval jokes about fleas, worms and vegetables to the sophisticated puzzles composed by literary figures from Schiller, Swift, Voltaire, Rousseau and Cervantes to Edgar Allan Poe, Lewis Carroll and J.R.R. Tolkien. The book traces the history of riddles from their origins in antiquity through the golden age of the Renaissance, to their decline into the nursery and the first few signs of their modern revival, and draws together all the strands of the riddling art. Dictionary of Riddles received a Special Commendation in Reference Review's Best Specialist Reference Books of 1990 Awards.
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Good with No dust jacket as issued. 8vo 8"-9" tall; 366 pages; Trade Size Soft Cover Paperback, No Dust Jacket, Book Shows Little Wear Brings together 1500 classic and modern riddles, ranging from down-to-earth medieval jokes, to "picture riddles" and elaborate puzzles by philosophers Arranged alphabetically by source, the work includes a detailed historical introduction Answers are provided at the back of the book; BX97.
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As New. 0304344397 366pp including index "Will fascinate anyone intrigued by word puzzles and jokes, and will provide hours of head-scratching intellectual enjoyment"
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