The Wicked Wit of Scotland

In Scotland people will tell you that they love the summer, it’s one of the best days of the year. It is that wry sense of humour, along with their global reputation as a warm and friendly people, that inspires the stories, anecdotes, and quotes which make up The Wicked Wit of Scotland. <p><b>This funny and beautifully observed book pulls together humorous stories, funny quotes, quips and anecdotes about this small but remarkable country.</b><br><br>While the Scots are proud of their friendly reputation, loud about their many contributions to the world – such as whisky, penicillin and television – and fiercely protective of Scottish delicacies such as haggis and Irn Bru, they are also celebrated for their famously dry and dark humour.<br><br>Featuring <b>wit and wisdom</b> from writers such as Armando Iannucci, Compton Mackenzie, Stanley Baxter and Neil Munro, this <b>light-hearted</b> book celebrates <b>Scottish wit at its best</b> while looking at the culture, folklore, politics and sport that make up Scotland.</p>

• | Author: Rod Green
• | Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
• | Publication Date: Feb 01, 2024
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781789296433
• | ISBN-10: 1789296439