How to Tell a Joke: An Ancient Guide to the Art of Humor by Quintilian, Marcus Tullius Cicero

How to Tell a Joke: An Ancient Guide to the Art of Humor

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers

Quintilian, Marcus Tullius Cicero with Michael Fontaine (Translator)

292 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

nonfiction classics self help funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced
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Timeless advice about how to use humor to win over any audience. Can jokes win a hostile room, a hopeless argument, or even an election? You bet they can, according to Cicero, and he knew what he was talking about. One of Rome's greatest politicia...

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