Shakespeare Jest-books; Reprints of the Early and Very Rare Jest-books Supposed to Have Been Used By : Legare Street Press : 9781020893292 : 102089329X : 18 Jul 2023 : This fascinating volume collects reprints of several early jest-books that were likely used by William Shakespeare as source material for his plays. Featuring bawdy jokes, witty quips, and humorous anecdotes, this book offers a glimpse into the comedic sensibilities of Shakespeare's era and sheds light on the sources of his inspiration. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made