The Handbook of Conundrums

By Edith B. (Edith Bertha) Ordway

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Prepare for a journey into a world of witty wordplay, where ancient riddles and head-scratching questions await to test your intellect and tickle your funny bone.

Genres

Humour Literature

Released

2010-06-19

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Summary

"The Handbook of Conundrums" by Edith B. Ordway is a compilation of clever riddles and playful language arts from the early 1900s which presents itself as a lighthearted yet brain-teasing adventure through the world of word puzzles. This book explores the background and importance of puns and riddles across different societies while encouraging readers to flex their mental muscles. Kicking off with an explanation of what makes a conundrum a conundrum, the author sets the stage by highlighting the historic role of riddles as signs of intelligence and humor from long ago. With a promise of funny conundrums grouped by subjects ranging from history to stories and world geography, each chapter dares readers to enjoy the cleverness of words as they try to solve each puzzle.