Coffee & Repartee: Wisdom Edition

☕💬 What happens when sharp wit, bold humor, and a pot of coffee collide?

First published in 1893, Coffee & Repartee by John Kendrick Bangs is a lively comedy of conversation set in a New York boarding house, where breakfast talk becomes a battlefield of wit. With playful banter, clever wordplay, and outrageous characters, Bangs turns the ordinary coffee table into a stage for humor and satire.

This Wisdom Edition preserves the original charm while adding fresh insights that highlight Bangs’s humor as more than entertainment—it’s social commentary wrapped in laughter. From tongue-in-cheek debates to sly observations on human nature, these dialogues remind us that conversation over coffee has always been where ideas—and jokes—percolate.

Perfect for lovers of classic humor, witty banter, and timeless satire, Coffee & Repartee invites you to pour a cup and join the conversation.