A SMILE IN THE DOCK - A COLLECTION OF JOKES

Travel back in time to the turbulent interwar years and immerse yourself in the world of humor that entertained and gave relief to Poles in difficult times. "A Smile in the Dock" is a unique anthology that takes us to the cabarets, cafes and editorial offices of the magazines of the time, where jokes about life, politics and everyday vicissitudes were born.

• A collection of hundreds of jokes from 1918-1939
• Heroes from the margins of society: burglars, pickpockets, fraudsters
• Satire on the elites: bankers, judges, lawyers
• Humor in difficult times: jokes about financial and moral problems
• Original texts from the era, without censorship or embellishment
• The ideal gift for lovers of history and good humor

The book contains not only jokes about criminals and crooks, but also satire on the elites of the time, who did not always set a good example. Bankers worried about their reputation more than empty coffers, detectives unable to detect their wife's affair, or car owners running over pedestrians - these are just some of the characters that appear in these funny stories. There is also a lot of black humor, which allows you to look with distance at the difficult realities of life in interwar Poland.

"A Smile in the Dock" is not only a collection of jokes, but also a fascinating document of the era, which allows you to better understand the mentality and sense of humor of Poles in those days. It is a must-read for all who appreciate intelligent entertainment and want to learn about a lesser-known side of Polish history.

The book has 330 pages and was published in 2022 by CM Publishing House. It has a format of 198x132 mm and a paperback cover. It is the perfect companion for long evenings and guarantees good entertainment.