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Dan Leno, His Book: A Volume of Frivolities Autobiographical, Historical, Philosophical, Anecdotal, and Nonsensical (1899)

Dan Leno, His Book: A Volume of Frivolities Autobiographical, Historical, Philosophical, Anecdotal, and Nonsensical (1899)

Leno, Dan

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ISBN10: 1498142184
ISBN13: 9781498142182
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Aug 7 2014
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Dan Leno, His Book: A Volume Of Frivolities Autobiographical, Historical, Philosophical, Anecdotal, And Nonsensical is a book written by Dan Leno, a popular English music hall comedian, in 1899. The book is a collection of humorous and nonsensical anecdotes, autobiographical stories, and philosophical musings that provide a glimpse into the life and mind of one of the most popular entertainers of his time.The book is divided into several sections, each dealing with a different aspect of Leno's life and career. The autobiographical section provides insights into his childhood, his early career as a performer, and his rise to fame in the music hall circuit. The historical section explores the history of music hall entertainment and its place in Victorian society. The philosophical section delves into Leno's thoughts on life, death, and the human condition, while the anecdotal section is a collection of humorous stories and jokes.Leno's writing style is witty, irreverent, and often absurd. He uses puns, wordplay, and satire to poke fun at Victorian society and its conventions. His observations on life and human nature are often insightful and thought-provoking, while his stories and jokes are sure to elicit laughter from readers.Overall, Dan Leno, His Book: A Volume Of Frivolities Autobiographical, Historical, Philosophical, Anecdotal, And Nonsensical is a delightful read that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian entertainment and the mind of one of its most beloved performers.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1899 Edition.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.

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