Food for the Mind: Or, A New Riddle-book by John-the-Giant-Killer
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| Author | John-the-Giant-Killer |
|---|---|
| Title | Food for the Mind: Or, A New Riddle-book |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Food for the Mind: Or, A New Riddle-book" by John-the-Giant-Killer is a whimsical collection of riddles intended for children, written in the late 18th century. This entertaining book provides a great variety of clever riddles that engage readers, inviting both the young and the young-at-heart to test their wits. The book aims to encourage mental agility and spark curiosity through its playful language and intriguing puzzles. The content of the book consists of numerous riddles crafted in verse, each featuring delightful wordplay that often personifies objects and concepts in humorous ways. Riddles explore a range of themes, from nature and daily life to abstract ideas and more philosophical musings. Each riddle challenges the reader to think critically and creatively, encouraging an interactive experience as they ponder the answers. The collection reflects the charm of children's literature from the period, combining lighthearted entertainment with learning, making it a perfect introduction to the art of riddling for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Riddles, Juvenile |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47335 |
| Release Date | Nov 12, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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