The Complete Works of Josh Billings

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The Complete Works of Josh Billings

by Josh Billings

EN·~13 hours·200 chapters

Chapters

200 total
1

TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE

1:10
2

PUBLISHERS’ ANNOUNCEMENT.

1:50
3

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF JOSH BILLINGS

0:29
4

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

3:10
5

BIOGRAPHICAL INTRODUCTION. ADAPTED FROM THE LONDON EDITION.

30:49
6

KONTENTMENT.

4:56
7

MARRIAGE.

4:16
8

FASHION’S PRAYER.

2:32
9

THE BIZZY BODY.

4:40
10

FASTIDIOUSNESS.

1:07

Description

A lively anthology gathers the sharp‑witted verses, essays, and quips of one of America’s most quoted humorists. His trademark brevity and quirky spelling give each piece a distinct, almost musical rhythm, turning ordinary observations on topics from politics to kitchen chores into memorable nuggets of wisdom. The collection preserves the original idiosyncrasies of the text, letting listeners hear the author’s playful voice just as it appeared on the page.

Complementing the prose are a hundred period illustrations that bring the jokes to life, from mischievous animals to satirical scenes of everyday life. Together, the verses and images create a vivid portrait of 19th‑century humor that feels both timeless and refreshingly off‑beat. Whether you’re seeking a quick chuckle or a thoughtful grin, this volume offers a charming blend of wit and insight that keeps the spirit of the writer’s humor alive in every listening session.

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Language

en

Duration

~13 hours (793K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2011-06-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Josh Billings

Josh Billings

1818–1885

A sharp-tongued humorist with a gift for homespun wisdom, this 19th-century writer became one of America’s most popular comic lecturers and newspaper wits. His misspelled, plainspoken style helped turn everyday observations into memorable jokes and aphorisms.

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