Dictionary of Riddles

ISBN-13: 9780367262624 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 376 str.

Mark Bryant

Opis

Originally published in 1990, Dictionary of Riddles is a collection of nearly 1500 riddles from history. The book traces the history of riddles and draws together all the strands of the riddling art.

Spis treści

Preface  Part I: A Brief History of Riddles Introduction. Ancient Riddles: Sacred and Profane. Modern Beginnings. The Renaissance and Beyond. Revival and Decline. The Last Laugh? Part II: Dictionary of Riddles Solutions to the Riddles. Appendix. Further Reading. Acknowledgements. Index.