In 1816 CHARACTER OF CHARLES BROWN, John Keats reflects on his close friend Charles Brown, portraying him as a witty, loyal companion and a significant influence on Keats' literary...
"A Book of Scoundrels" by Charles Whibley is a witty collection of essays profiling infamous historical rogues and criminals, blending biography with sharp insights into their auda...
"A Bundle of Letters" by Henry James is a novella that explores cultural differences and social manners through a series of letters written by American and European characters. Set...
CONCERNING TOBACCO by Charles Lamb is a witty essay exploring the pleasures and controversies of smoking, blending humor and insight into the cultural significance of tobacco.
"Jack the Dullard: An Old Story Told Anew" by Hans Christian Andersen is a humorous tale of a simpleton who outsmarts his clever brothers, blending wit and satire to challenge soci...
"The Finest Liar in the World" by A.A. Milne is a witty tale about a man whose absurd lies spiral out of control. With playful irony, Milne exposes human vanity and the pitfalls of...