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The Complete Cynic Being Bunches of Wisdom Culled from the Calendars of Oliver Herford, Ethel Watts Mumford, Addison Mizner

By Oliver Herford

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Inside this collection of jokes and wisdom, find an eye-opening view into the cynical nature of relationships and observations with a light-hearted tone.

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2014-02-24
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"The Complete Cynic" by Oliver Herford, Ethel Watts Mumford Grant, and Addison Mizner, is a treasury of clever and amusing sayings from the early 1900s, showcasing the authors' cynical view of the world. This collection provides funny and thoughtful commentary on life's many topics; for example, love, friendships, and tricky situations we find ourselves in daily. The book captures the feeling of cynicism with its amusing yet intelligent observations on the surface of life as we know it. Arranged by theme, the writings are filled with playful jokes and words of wisdom, blending humor in societal conventions, and strange human behaviors. The book uses phrases to comically criticize relationships and other interactions. As a result, the book is fun, inspires one to ponder ideas, and is suitable for people with literary wit and cynicism.

About the Author

Oliver Herford was an Anglo-American writer, artist, and illustrator known for his pithy bon mots and skewed sense of humor.

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