Chapters in this book

1. Prelim pages i
2. Table of contents v
3. List of figures and tables vii
4. Acknowledgements ix
5. Chapter 1. Humorous style and translation 1
6. Chapter 2. Outrageous fortune in the lucky country 21
7. Chapter 3. Playing for laughs 51
8. Chapter 4. Self-styled Wilde behaviour 77
9. Chapter 5. Apples and (clockwork) oranges 105
10. Chapter 6. First person 133
11. Chapter 7. Translation as recreation 161
12. References 169
13. Author index 187
14. Subject index 191