English Humour for Beginners (2016)

If you want to succeed in England, you must be able to handle the English sense of humour. George Mikess timeless exploration of this curious phenomenon examines understatement, self-deprecation and plain cruelty as the three elements essential to the English sense of humour, where wit is a way of life. As an adopted Englishman himself, Mikes presents his shrewd advice in sections titled Theory and Practice, drawing on examples from the rich comic tradition, from Orwell to Oscar Wilde. With its comic precision and practical insight, this handbook is intended for natives and foreigners alike.