The pun also rises : how the humble pun revolutionized language, changed history, and made wordplay more than some antics
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New York : Gotham Books, 2011.
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Published
New York : Gotham Books, 2011.
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Book
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xxv, 212 pages ; 21 cm
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1104
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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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. 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 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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