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

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

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers

Marcus Tullius Cicero, Quintilian 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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