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Playing with words : humour in the English language /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Blake, Barry J.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London ; Oakville, CT : Equinox, 2007.
Subjects:	Wit and humor > History and criticism. Plays on words.
Online Access:	Table of contents only

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