The pun also rises : how the humble pun revolutionized language, changed history, and made wordplay more than some antics
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| Central - Adult Nonfiction | 808.7 POLLA | Checked Out | December 16, 2023 |
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Published
New York : Gotham Books, 2011.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xxv, 212 pages ; 21 cm
Street Date
1104
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
At once entertaining and educational, this engaging book is a funny, erudite, and provocative exploration of puns, the people who make them, and this derided wordplay's remarkable impact on human history.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Pollack, J. (2011). The pun also rises: how the humble pun revolutionized language, changed history, and made wordplay more than some antics . Gotham Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Pollack, John. 2011. The Pun Also Rises: How the Humble Pun Revolutionized Language, Changed History, and Made Wordplay More Than Some Antics. New York: Gotham Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Pollack, John. The Pun Also Rises: How the Humble Pun Revolutionized Language, Changed History, and Made Wordplay More Than Some Antics New York: Gotham Books, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Pollack, John. The Pun Also Rises: How the Humble Pun Revolutionized Language, Changed History, and Made Wordplay More Than Some Antics Gotham Books, 2011.
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