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Reading between the lines of British humour

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Augustin Trapenard discusses two books that explore the indefinable genius of British humour. “Zuleika Dobson”, the only novel ever written by Max Beerbohm, uses humour as a subversive weapon to defy social conventions. “Punch” is a collection of cartoons from the eponymous and iconic magazine, focusing heavily on two British obsessions, animals and sports.

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