{"product_id":"the-hundred-merry-tales-or-shakespeares-jest-book-1831-9781104333249","title":"The Hundred Merry Tales: Or Shakespeare's Jest Book (1831)","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): J. Chidley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"The Hundred Merry Tales: Or Shakespeare's Jest Book\"\" is a collection of humorous stories and jokes compiled in the 16th century. The book was first published in 1526 and was attributed to William Shakespeare, although it is now believed that he did not actually write any of the tales. The book is divided into 10 sections, each containing 10 stories. The stories cover a wide range of topics, from love and marriage to religion and politics. Many of the tales involve bawdy humor and sexual innuendo, making them popular among audiences of the time.The 1831 edition of the book, edited by J. Chidley, includes an introduction that provides historical context for the tales and discusses the book's place in literary history. The text is presented in its original language, with some modernization of spelling and punctuation.Overall, \"\"The Hundred Merry Tales: Or Shakespeare's Jest Book\"\" is a fascinating glimpse into the humor and culture of Renaissance England. It remains a popular read for those interested in Shakespearean literature, as well as for those who enjoy classic humor and satire.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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47610253803671,"sku":"9781104333249","price":3506.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781104333249.webp?v=1775062904","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-hundred-merry-tales-or-shakespeares-jest-book-1831-9781104333249","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}