Publisher's Synopsis
Pons Asinorum Or The Future of Nonsense George Edinger and E J C Neep Originally published in 1929."A most entertaining essay, rich in quotation from the old masters of clownship's craft." Saturday ReviewThe author maintains that true nonsense must be aimless humour - the humour that makes fun as opposed to the humour that makes fun of something. 88ppDemocritusOr The Future of LaughterGerald GouldOriginally published in 1929."Democritus is bound to be among the favourites of the series. Gould's humour glances at history, morality, and humanity...wise and witty writing." Observer Democritus is intended to illustrate the prevailing fashion in laughter and on the basis of historical and philosophical principles to forecast the humour of the future. 90ppMrs FisherOr The Future of HumourRobert GravesOriginally published in 1928"Mr Graves is the best man who could have been chosen to write on this subject." Daily Express"...perfectly irresponsible, as a joker should be." The TimesThis volume analyzes humour with a solemnity which becomes almost nightmarish. 90ppBabelOr the Past, Present and Future of Human SpeechRichard PagetOriginally published in 1930."...stimulating and absorbing." Journal of Education This volume discusses human speech and treats it as a growth which must be tamed if it is to fulfil its highest purpose as a symbolism for human thought. 86pp.
