How to Be Poor

Name: How to Be Poor
ISBN: 9780140072051

George Mikes

102 pages · about 2 hours
First published 1983
4 editions

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1 About this book

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Good for readers who want: humor and a short read.

English wit and humor
Anecdotes, facetiae
Humor
American wit and humor, social life and customs
Poverty
Anecdotes

2 About George Mikes

1912–1987

George Mikes ( MIK-esh; Hungarian: Mikes György, pronounced; 15 February 1912 – 30 August 1987) was a Hungarian and British journalist, humourist and writer, best known for his humorous commentaries on various countries.

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