noun
hanashibon; Edo-period book of humorous stories and anecdotes
Historical term for a genre of popular literature in the Edo period, collecting witty tales and anecdotes.
江戸時代には、咄本が庶民の娯楽として広く読まれた。
During the Edo period, hanashibon were widely read as entertainment for common people.
Compound of 話 (はなし, 'story') + 本 (ほん, 'book'), referring to a book of stories. The kanji 咄 and 噺 are used specifically for this genre.