--- product_id: 6941137 title: "Viva la Repartee: Clever Comebacks and Witty Retorts from History's Great Wits and Wordsmiths Hardcover – November 1, 2005" brand: "mardy grothe" price: "171.84 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/6941137-viva-la-repartee-clever-comebacks-and-witty-retorts-from-historys store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Viva la Repartee: Clever Comebacks and Witty Retorts from History's Great Wits and Wordsmiths Hardcover – November 1, 2005 **Brand:** mardy grothe **Price:** 171.84 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Viva la Repartee: Clever Comebacks and Witty Retorts from History's Great Wits and Wordsmiths Hardcover – November 1, 2005 by mardy grothe - **How much does it cost?** 171.84 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/6941137-viva-la-repartee-clever-comebacks-and-witty-retorts-from-historys) ## Best For - mardy grothe enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mardy grothe brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Viva la Repartee: Clever Comebacks and Witty Retorts from History's Great Wits and Wordsmiths Hardcover – November 1, 2005 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71zll6RpYKL.jpg) ![Viva la Repartee: Clever Comebacks and Witty Retorts from History's Great Wits and Wordsmiths Hardcover – November 1, 2005 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81tPNayoV1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Witty, Fun Comebacks *by D***S on Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2023* Rarely had the perfect comeback-thanks to Dr. Grothe, now I do!Many thanks-living in NYC, this is truly valuable.Recommended! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved the concise and witty repartee; tolerated the not-very-concise introductions to them *by B***S on Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2012* The strong points of this book are excellent research and discriminating choice of famous retorts and comebacks. You'll see the well-known ones you expect, from wits such as Winston Churchill and Calvin Coolidge, but also a host of witty remarks from lesser known personages.I'm serious about how good the research is. I had wondered for years about a story concerning a retired engineer called in to fix an intractable problem. I had heard many variations, most of them with no details. This book identified the particulars: it was Charles Steinmetz of General Electric who famously sent the $10,000 bill, itemized with $1 for a chalk mark and $9999 for knowing where to put it.The introductions to each bit of repartee are OK, but they don't come off so well contrasted with the conciseness of the repartee itself. There's a fair bit of detail on the people and situations involved. Sometimes it helps accentuate the wit. Other times it seemed a bit superfluous to me.Overall, though, I recommend it. If you're a speaker looking for funny stories, you'll likely find a few. If you just like clever use of language, you'll find plenty of it. And it's a great book for a guestroom nightstand when you're done with it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Vastly Entertaining! *by E***E on Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2010* After some trials and errors I came across this title and seeing how affordable it was plus the number of pages to possibly enjoy, I bought it. Been on a quest, sort of speak, for this type of material and so far my results had all been "lukewarm" at best. The way this book is organized and presented is a cut above the rest, the introduction to each entry is a fountain of knowledge readily available for the avid reader of this type of literature. There are some jewels to be found in the pages of Viva la Repartee: Clever Comebacks and Witty Retorts from History's Great Wits and Wordsmiths and as many distinguished fellow reviewers have already pointed out this book is a keeper. Mankind has always had selective members whose wit and genialities make this world much more interesting and colorful than it otherwise would have turned out to be. These are all characters of the great world in which we exist and it is definitely worth to acquire a book of this nature. Funny at times, incisive at others and all in between, it certainly elevates the human condition with good humor and wit. All people mentioned in this book are interesting and the author has taken the time to inform and delight at the same time. For the money, enjoyment and sheer value you can not beat this one. 5 Stars, anything less would be uncivilized! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/6941137-viva-la-repartee-clever-comebacks-and-witty-retorts-from-historys](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/6941137-viva-la-repartee-clever-comebacks-and-witty-retorts-from-historys) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-13*