Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. "The Foolish Question Book" is a witty and satirical exploration of the trivia craze that swept through American culture in the late 1920s. Written by the celebrated humorist Harry Irving Phillips, better known as H.I. Phillips, this work serves as a delightful parody of the serious information-based quiz books that were immensely popular during its era.The book presents a series of absurd questions and equally nonsensical answers, capturing the playful spirit and dry wit that defined Phillips' popular newspaper columns. Rather than testing the reader's genuine knowledge, the work invites them to indulge in the ridiculous, making it a timeless piece of comedic literature. Through its clever wordplay and sharp observational humor, "The Foolish Question Book" offers a unique window into the social pastimes and linguistic style of the Jazz Age.It remains an entertaining read for fans of vintage humor, social satire, and the history of popular entertainment. Phillips' work continues to charm with its irreverent take on the human desire for information-no matter how trivial or "foolish" it may be.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025663562

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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - 'The Foolish Question Book' is a witty and satirical exploration of the trivia craze that swept through American culture in the late 1920s. Written by the celebrated humorist Harry Irving Phillips, better known as H.I. Phillips, this work serves as a delightful parody of the serious information-based quiz books that were immensely popular during its era.The book presents a series of absurd questions and equally nonsensical answers, capturing the playful spirit and dry wit that defined Phillips' popular newspaper columns. Rather than testing the reader's genuine knowledge, the work invites them to indulge in the ridiculous, making it a timeless piece of comedic literature. Through its clever wordplay and sharp observational humor, 'The Foolish Question Book' offers a unique window into the social pastimes and linguistic style of the Jazz Age.It remains an entertaining read for fans of vintage humor, social satire, and the history of popular entertainment. Phillips' work continues to charm with its irreverent take on the human desire for information-no matter how trivial or 'foolish' it may be.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025663562

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