{"product_id":"the-curious-history-of-the-riddle-isbn-9781577151982","title":"The Curious History of the Riddle","description":"\u003cb\u003ePart history book, part puzzle book, \u003ci\u003eThe Curious History of the Riddle\u003c\/i\u003e is fully illustrated with over 250 riddles interspersed throughout the text for solving, so get ready to put on your thinking cap!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Curious History of the Riddle\u003c\/i\u003e investigates the fascinating origin and history of the riddle, from the very first riddle (the Riddle of the Sphinx) to the twenty-first century, with riddles found in pop culture, including movies, books, and video games. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Riddles are ageless, timeless, and so common that we hardly ever reflect upon what they are and how they originated. Riddles come in all languages and from all eras of human history, making them a truly “curious” history. In \u003ci\u003eThe Curious History of the Riddle\u003c\/i\u003e, puzzle expert Marcel Danesi \u003cb\u003edelves deep into the riddle's origin and offers a concise snapshot of riddles throughout tim\u003c\/b\u003ee—from the Riddle of the Sphinx, to the riddles in Benjamin Franklin’s \u003ci\u003ePoor Richard’s Almanack\u003c\/i\u003e and Lewis Carroll’s \u003ci\u003eAlice\u003c\/i\u003e books, to those found in the \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e book series, and much more—covering these fascinating topics:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncient riddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedieval riddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiddles in the Renaissance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiddles as part of leisure culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiddles in literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiddles in popular culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRebuses as visual riddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The \u003cb\u003ePuzzlecraft series\u003c\/b\u003e from Wellfleet Press tackles some of the greatest conundrums of our time. Learn how to navigate the world’s trickiest mazes, solve the most complex crosswords, and finally get the answer to “Why is a raven like a writing desk?” Follow literature’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, as he guides you through hundreds of challenging cross-fitness brain exercises inspired by his most popular cases and adventures. You can also train your memory to perform better and learn the meanings behind your own personality traits or the traits of others. These handy and portable paperbacks are sized perfectly to travel, whether on vacation or just for your daily commute. The intricately designed covers and bold colors will capture your attention as much as the engaging content inside.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Other titles in the series include: \u003ci\u003eThe Curious History of Mazes\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Curious History of the Crossword\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eEscape from Sherlock Holmes\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eSherlock Holmes Puzzles: Code Breakers\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eSherlock Holmes Puzzles: Math \u0026amp; Logic Games\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eSherlock Holmes Puzzles: Visual Puzzles\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eSherlock Holmes Puzzles: Lateral Brain Teasers\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eSolving Sherlock Homes\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eSolving Sherlock Holmes Volume II\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eMaximize Your Memory\u003c\/i\u003e; and\u003ci\u003e The Book of Personality Tests\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Wellfleet Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44895618433253,"sku":"NP9781577151982","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/5cb666d7-9bf8-4a6f-94e8-ab0300ada025.jpg?v=1767905180","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-curious-history-of-the-riddle-isbn-9781577151982","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}