Essay On Irish Bulls, by R. L. and M. Edgeworth
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"Essay on Irish Bulls" is a treatise exploring the nature of wit and humor, particularly as manifested in the common speech and anecdotes of the Irish people. Richard Lovell Edgeworth, along with Maria Edgeworth, delves into the essence of what constitutes an 'Irish bull' - a statement that appears absurd or self-contradictory upon initial hearing, but often reveals a deeper, more subtle truth or cleverness upon reflection. The essay examines various examples of these humorous statements, dissecting their linguistic and cultural context to understand their comedic effect. It provides insight i...
"Essay on Irish Bulls" is a treatise exploring the nature of wit and humor, particularly as manifested in the common speech and anecdotes of the Irish people. Richard Lovell Edgeworth, along with Maria Edgeworth, delves into the essence of what constitutes an 'Irish bull' - a statement that appears absurd or self-contradictory upon initial hearing, but often reveals a deeper, more subtle truth or cleverness upon reflection. The essay examines various examples of these humorous statements, dissecting their linguistic and cultural context to understand their comedic effect. It provides insight into the Irish mindset and their unique approach to language and logic. This exploration offers a blend of social commentary and linguistic analysis, appealing to those interested in Irish culture, humor studies, and the art of witty expression. A classic of its kind, this essay remains a valuable resource for understanding the nuances of language and cultural identity. 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 will 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.
