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The 'Shaggy Dog' Story, Eric Partridge, 1953

$29.00 USD
$29.00 USD
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Who wrote it: The 'Shaggy Dog' Story is a nonfiction study of humor and folklore by lexicographer Eric Partridge, published by Faber and Faber in 1953.

What it's about: Partridge, best known for his dictionaries of slang, turns his attention to the shaggy dog story as a form, tracing its history and structure with the same rigor he brought to his etymological work.

Condition: Blue cloth hardcover with dust jacket; jacket shows edge wear and small tears. Please review all photos carefully, and email me with any questions.

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