How to Tell a Joke: An Ancient Guide to the Art of Humor
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Can jokes win a hostile room, a hopeless argument, or even an election? You bet they can, according to Cicero, and he knew what he was talking about. One of Rome鈥檚 greatest politicians, speakers, and lawyers, Cicero was also reputedly one of antiquity鈥檚 funniest people. After he was elected commander-in-chief and head of state, his enemies even started calling him 鈥渢he stand-up Consul.鈥� How to Tell a Joke provides a lively new translation of Cicero鈥檚 essential writing on humor alongside that of the later Roman orator and educator Quintilian. The result is a timeless practical guide to how a well-timed joke can win over any audience.
As powerful as jokes can be, they are also hugely risky. The line between a witty joke and an offensive one isn鈥檛 always clear. Cross it and you鈥檒l look like a clown, or worse. Here, Cicero and Quintilian explore every aspect of telling jokes鈥攚hile avoiding costly mistakes. Presenting the sections on humor in Cicero鈥檚 On the Ideal Orator and Quintilian鈥檚 The Education of the Orator, complete with an enlightening introduction and the original Latin on facing pages, How to Tell a Joke examines the risks and rewards of humor and analyzes basic types that readers can use to write their own jokes.
Filled with insight, wit, and examples, including more than a few lawyer jokes, How to Tell a Joke will appeal to anyone interested in humor or the art of public speaking.