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Re:Ask HN: Any interesting books you have read lately? by KaiserPro on Thursday August 17, 2023 @04:02AM (#37158579)
> catch subtle word-plays

In jeeves and wooster, there isn't much word play. It is somewhat antiquated english though, and wooster likes shortening words (the metrop, instead of metropolis/london, "thos" instead of thomas (almost pronounced "foss" but with a th sound))

Its not hard like oscar wilde, but its not overly easy. You _might_ want to try watching the Fry and Laurie version first: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkLulnrecAQ

Re:Ask HN: Any interesting books you have read lately? by graboid on Thursday August 17, 2023 @04:17AM (#37158658)
Thanks! I guess I am okay with antiquated English. I've put it on my list!
Re:Ask HN: Any interesting books you have read lately? by mbg721 on Thursday August 17, 2023 @10:52AM (#37162607)
Life can be delish, with a sunny disposish!