Description

Bon Mots of Samuel Foote and Theodore Hook is a collection of witty sayings and humorous anecdotes from two prominent English writers and performers, Samuel Foote and Theodore Hook. Foote was a popular actor and playwright in the 18th century known for his satirical humor, while Hook was a prolific writer and wit in the 19th century. This book, published in 1894, compiles some of the best and most memorable bon mots, or clever remarks, from both Foote and Hook. The book is a delightful read for anyone interested in English humor and wit, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th and 19th century entertainment.With Grotesques By Aubrey Beardsley.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.