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The Jest Book: The Choicest Anecdotes and Sayings
by Mark Lemon
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Yes — read The Jest Book: The Choicest Anecdotes and Sayings by Mark Lemon in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.
- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 6 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
Dive into a lively collection of timeless jests, witty anecdotes, and clever repartees that have entertained generations, carefully curated to delight readers with humor both old and new, all suitable for family enjoyment.
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Contents
6 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.
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