Le rire; essai sur la signification du comique vs The Jewish joke: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Wit and humor, History and criticism, Humor
Le rire; essai sur la signification du comique
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En este ensayo Henri Bergson analiza las diversas cosas que provocan la risa con el fin de determinar los elementos humorísticos que nos hacen reí. Bergson describe la risa como un ser vivo que tiene un objetivo en gran…
The Jewish joke
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Heard the one about the Rabbi and the cow from Minsk? Look no further than this witty compendium, a fascinating and revealing celebration of the great Jewish Joke.
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The verdict
- Very close on paper — pick by the themes that pull you more.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Le rire; essai sur la signification du comique | The Jewish joke | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.7 (2446) | — |
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Reception
| Le rire; essai sur la signification du comique | The Jewish joke | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2446 | — |
| Editions | 139 | 6 |
| Pages | 149 | 192 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: Le rire; essai sur la signification du comique or The Jewish joke?
Le rire; essai sur la signification du comique is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Le rire; essai sur la signification du comique (149 pages, ≈ 2 h 46 m); The Jewish joke (192 pages, ≈ 3 h 33 m).
Which is harder to read: Le rire; essai sur la signification du comique or The Jewish joke?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Le rire; essai sur la signification du comique: Challenging; The Jewish joke: Moderate.